Best 9 Mixed Vegetable Stir Fry Recipes

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**Unveil the Medley of Flavors: A Culinary Journey Through Mixed Vegetable Stir-Fry Recipes**

Embark on a culinary adventure with our diverse collection of mixed vegetable stir-fry recipes, where vibrant colors and tantalizing aromas converge to create a symphony of flavors. From the classic stir-fry with an assortment of fresh vegetables to innovative variations featuring unique ingredients and tantalizing sauces, this article offers a treasure trove of culinary delights.

Prepare to be enchanted by the vibrant medley of crisp bell peppers, tender broccoli florets, succulent carrots, and crunchy snow peas, all harmoniously combined in a symphony of flavors. Our recipes cater to various dietary preferences, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, ensuring an inclusive culinary experience.

Indulge in the versatility of stir-fry cooking, where the possibilities are endless. Experiment with an array of flavorful sauces, ranging from classic soy-based concoctions to spicy Szechuan sauces and tangy Thai-inspired creations. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to guide you through the process, ensuring success in creating a delectable stir-fry that will tantalize your taste buds.

Discover the art of balancing textures and flavors, as you master the technique of stir-frying. Learn how to achieve that perfect balance of crisp-tender vegetables, succulent proteins (for non-vegetarian variations), and a harmonious blend of aromatic spices and seasonings.

Whether you're a seasoned home cook seeking culinary inspiration or a novice eager to explore the world of stir-fries, this comprehensive guide has something for everyone. Embark on this culinary journey, embrace the vibrant flavors of mixed vegetable stir-fries, and create dishes that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

STIR-FRIED VEGETABLES



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A great vegetable side dish with an incredible sauce. It goes perfectly with steamed brown or white rice.

Provided by Natasha Kay

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup cold water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 green bell peppers, cut into matchsticks
4 carrots, cut into matchsticks
2 cups broccoli florets
8 mushrooms, sliced

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce and ginger in a small bowl. Mix flour, chicken broth, and water in another bowl.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat; cook and stir peppers, carrots, broccoli, and mushrooms until just tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Toss vegetables with soy sauce mixture; cook and stir for 1 minute. Gradually stir flour mixture into vegetables; bring to a boil and cook until thickened, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 238.1 mg, Sugar 5 g

THE BEST VEGETABLE STIR FRY RECIPE



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Vegetable sitr fry is a quick one-pan dish ready in under 30 minutes. Sauteed veggies in an easy sweet and savory stir fry sauce. The perfect recipe when craving Asian takeout that can be made at home.

Provided by Valentina Ablaev

Categories     Easy

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large carrot (sliced)
2 cups medium broccoli florets
8 oz can baby corn spears (drained)
8 oz mushrooms (white or brown) (sliced or quartered)
1 whole pepper (red, yellow or orange) (seeded and sliced)
2 Tbsp cooking oil ((extra light olive oil or canola))
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves (peeled and minced)
2 tsp ginger (minced)
1/4 cup chicken broth ((or vegetable broth for vegetarian))
½ tsp cornstarch
3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce ((use Tamari for gluten free))
2 Tbsp honey
¼ tsp hot sauce (optional (Frank's or Sriracha work great))

Steps:

  • In a large non-stick skillet or wok, over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the vegetable and stir fry about 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the butter, garlic, ginger and cook until fragrant.
  • In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the stir fry sauce. Pour the sauce over the vegetables and stir.
  • Turn heat down to medium/low and cook 3-4 minutes, until sauce thickens and vegetables are desired tenderness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 444 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THE EASIEST VEGETABLE STIR FRY



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Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red bell pepper (sliced)
1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
1 cup sugar snap peas
1 cup carrots (sliced)
1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
2 cups broccoli
1 cup baby corn
1/2 cup water chestnuts
¼ cup soy sauce
3 garlic cloves minced
3 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a wok or large skillet add 1 Tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat. Add bell pepper, peas, carrots, mushrooms, broccoli, baby corn, and water chestnuts. Sauté 2-3 minutes until veggies are almost tender.
  • In a small whisk together soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, sesame oil, chicken broth, and cornstarch.
  • Pour over veggies and cook until the sauce has thickened. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 643 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MIXED VEGETABLE STIR FRY



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The secret of the spellbinding success of this dish is the choice of vegetables for color, flavor and texture. Bright orange carrots, dark green spears of asparagus, yellow crook-neck squash, pearly white onions, the cool green of celery and vibrant red tomatoes are tossed together in a sweet 'n sour sauce, laced with garlic.

Provided by Lizzie Rodriquez

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 fresh garlic cloves
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon catsup
1 chicken bouillon cube, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
4 baby carrots (small)
1 onion
1/2 lb asparagus (about 8 stalks)
3 -4 very small crookneck yellow squash
1 cup sliced celery
1 firm-ripe tomatoes
1 1/2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Peel and process garlic with vinegar in blender jar until finely chopped. Add soy sauce, catsup, bouillon cube and spice; blend smooth.
  • Prepare all vegetables, cutting each vegetable in uniform-size pieces and keeping each separate. Trim, pare and cut carrots in half lengthwise. (If large carrots are used, cut in quarters or 1/4-inch thick diagonal slices.) Peel and cut onion in 8 wedges. Trim asparagus, peel stalks and cut into 3 1/2-inch lengths. Trim and cut squash in half lengthwise. (If only larger squash are available, use 2 and cut in quarters or thick slices.) Cut celery in 1/4-inch thick diagonal slices. Cut tomato into 8 wedges.
  • Heat oil in wok or large skillet over high heat until oil ripples when pan is tilted from side to side. Add carrots and stir-fry 2 minutes, turning with broad spatula so carrots are coated with oil. Add onion wedges and fry 1 minute. Add asparagus, stir to coat with oil and add 1 tablespoon water. Cover at once with tight fitting lid and steam 3 minutes. Uncover, add squash, celery and remaining tablespoon water. Cover and steam 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  • Stir in tomato wedges and garlic sauce and cook, covered, 1 minute. Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 517.8, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 4.8, Protein 3

VEGETABLE STIR-FRY



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Break out the wok for an Asian-style Vegetable Stir-Fry recipe from Food Network, made with broccoli, bell peppers, squash, eggplant, bok choy and even tofu.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and julienned
1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and julienned
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 cup half-moon sliced yellow squash
1 cup small broccoli florets
1 baby eggplant, cut into chunks
8 ounces firm tofu, cut into large chunks
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup teriyaki sauce (check the label: no more than 2 grams sugar per serving)
2 cups sliced bok choy
1 cup fresh mung bean sprouts
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup snow peas
2 tablespoons sesame oil

Steps:

  • Start by preparing and cutting all the vegetables and measuring your ingredients so that they are ready to go. Once you begin stir-frying, it goes very quickly.
  • In a wok or large skillet, heat canola oil over high heat until almost smoking. Add the peppers and onion while stirring constantly. While continuing to stir, add successively the squash, broccoli, eggplant, tofu, garlic, and teriyaki sauce. Cook, stirring, constantly for 2 minutes. Add the bok choy, sprouts, pepper, and salt and cook, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes more.
  • Stir in snow peas and sesame oil and remove from heat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 618 milligrams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 8 grams

CHICKEN STIR FRY W/ FROZEN MIXED VEGETABLES



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Make and share this chicken stir fry w/ frozen mixed vegetables recipe from Food.com.

Provided by spacholl

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 53m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb cooked boneless chicken breast, cubed
3 cups cooked brown rice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in fry pan or wok.
  • stir in chicken and fry for 2 minutes, set aside heat another Tbsp oil stir in egg and fry till cooked stir in rice and fry for 2 minutes,set aside heat last Tbsp oil in fry pan or wok.
  • stir in vegetables, fry for 2 minutes.
  • stir in chicken stir in rice and egg mix soy sauce and water pour over fried ingredients toss together until well mixed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.3, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 66.3, Sodium 493.5, Carbohydrate 41.4, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 17.5

TOFU & MIXED VEGETABLE STIR FRY



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This recipe is a amalgam of 40 years of stir frying. Do what I did, add the things you like, delete the things you don't. Include ideas you found in other recipes and then file the serial number off and claim it's your's. It worked in my case.

Provided by Pierre Dance

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 -2 dried shiitake mushroom
1/3 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup rice wine (Dry Sherry is OK. NOT COOKING SHERRY)
4 tablespoons soya sauce (The best is made with soy beans, salt,and Water. Nothing else.)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 lb firm tofu, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons peanut oil
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons ginger, grated
1/4 cup cut bite size cauliflower
1/4 cup cut bite size broccoli
1/4 cup cut bite size snow peas
1/4 cup cut bite size baby carrots
1/4 cup cut bite size julinne red bell pepper
1/4 cup cut bite size yellow bell pepper, julinne
1/4 cup cut bite size green onion, 1 inch pieces
1/2 lb fresh bean sprout
sambal oelek
3 tablespoons peanut oil
uncooked fine rice noodles

Steps:

  • Put the Shiitaki in a micro wave safe bowl with water to cover.
  • Nuke for 22 seconds. Let set for 30 minutes.
  • Mix the four marinade ingredients. Add the Tofu. Stir gently to coat.
  • When the mushrooms are ready, drain and cut into thin slices the size of your thumb nail. Set aside.
  • Heat the wok.
  • Toast the Sesame Seeds 'til golden. Set aside.
  • Add the Oil to wok. Swirl to coat. Add garlic and Ginger. Stir fry 1 minute.
  • Add all the vegetables but snow peas and Bean sprouts. Stir fry 3-4 minutes.
  • Add Snow peas, Stir fry 2 minutes.
  • Push vegetables up the sides of the wok.
  • Lift the Tofu from the marinade, set aside.
  • Add the Sabal Oelek to the marinade, Mix well, add to the center of the wok. ***NOTE*** If you're not familiar with Sabal Oelek, it is an delicious asian chili paste but IT IS HOT! By all means got to know it but use caution try less than 1/4 teaspoon the first time. You can work you're way up as you learn.
  • Stir 'til the sauce starts to thicken.
  • Add the Tofu and Bean Sprouts, stir gently to mix.
  • Heat through.
  • Empty the wok into a serving bowl. keep warm.
  • Quickly clean and dry the wok. Heat, add 3 TBS oil. Add noodles, stir as they puff.
  • Place hot noodles on each plate. Top with the vegetables. Top with toasted Sesame Seeds. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.6, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 1058.5, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 4.8, Protein 10.9

CHINESE VEGETABLE STIR FRY



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My daughter found this on ABCNEWS.com and has made it several times now. Sometimes we are missing an ingredient the recipe calls for so we just add something different. We use a 4 ounce can of sliced mushrooms instead of the shitake. We also use frozen broccoli and snow peas to speed this recipe up.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Vegetable

Time 24m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
1 tablespoon water
3/4 cup julienned carrot
1 1/2 cups snow peas, ends trimmed
6 fresh shiitake mushrooms, slivered
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons chicken broth
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Make 2 cups of rice as instructed on package and keep hot.
  • Heat wok over medium heat and add the oil, increase to medium-high heat.
  • Add the broccoli and water, stir-fry for 1 minute or until broccoli is bright green.
  • Add carrots, snow peas, mushrooms, water chestnuts, garlic and ginger; stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes or until tender crisp.
  • In small bowl, combine the soy sauce, broth and cornstarch; mix well to dissolve.
  • Add to wok and stir-fry for about 1 minute.
  • Serve over rice.

FROZEN VEGETABLE STIR-FRY



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Soy sauce and peanut butter add a nice Thai-style flavor to this stir-fry. Using frozen vegetables makes it a very quick and tasty vegetable side dish.

Provided by Tracey Davies

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons peanut butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and peanut butter in a small bowl.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir frozen vegetables until just tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and fold in soy sauce mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 345.4 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality vegetables: Fresh, crisp vegetables will make your stir-fry taste its best.
  • Cut vegetables uniformly: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Use a well-seasoned wok or skillet: A well-seasoned wok or skillet will help prevent sticking and will give your stir-fry a nice smoky flavor.
  • Heat the wok or skillet over high heat: This will help the vegetables cook quickly and evenly.
  • Add the vegetables in stages: This will help prevent them from overcrowding the wok or skillet and will ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Stir-fry the vegetables constantly: This will help prevent them from burning.
  • Add a splash of water or broth: This will help to steam the vegetables and keep them moist.
  • Season the stir-fry to taste: Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, or other seasonings to taste.
  • Serve immediately: Stir-fry is best served hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Mixed vegetable stir-fry is a quick, easy, and healthy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. With a little planning and preparation, you can have a delicious and satisfying stir-fry on the table in under 30 minutes. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful meal, give mixed vegetable stir-fry a try.

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