**Stir-Fried Snow Peas and Carrots: A Colorful and Crunchy Delight**
Bursting with vibrant colors and crisp textures, stir-fried snow peas and carrots is a classic dish that combines the natural sweetness of snow peas and the earthy flavor of carrots. This quick and easy recipe is a perfect side dish for busy weeknights, and it's also a great way to add some extra vegetables to your diet. This article features three variations of stir-fried snow peas and carrots: the classic stir-fry, a version with a delicious ginger-soy sauce, and a variation that adds a touch of heat with red chili peppers. With its minimal ingredients and simple cooking method, this dish is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Get ready to experience the vibrant flavors and textures of this colorful stir-fry!
CARROTS AND SNOW PEAS
This is without question my favorite side dish, both for flavor and ease of preparation. Sherry adds an amazing spark to the vegetables. -Cheryl Donnely, Arvada, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large cast-iron skillet or wok, stir-fry carrots in butter for 3 minutes Add the snow peas, shallot and salt; stir-fry 2 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in sherry; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CRISPY BEEF WITH CARROTS AND SNOW PEAS
This Chinese-inspired dish uses minimal ingredients with so much flavor. Tossing the beef in cornstarch before cooking makes it extra crispy and gives the stir-fry texture. Feel free to use any vegetable you like!
Provided by Carla Hall
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the rice: To a small saucepan, add the rice and 2 cups of water. Place the pan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low and simmer until the rice is tender, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, combine the skirt steak and 2 tablespoons soy sauce in a medium bowl and toss to combine. Chill for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix 1/2 cup cornstarch with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the skirt steak in the cornstarch mixture and coat well. Transfer the coated meat to a fine sieve and knock off any excess cornstarch.
- Heat 1 cup canola oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add half of the beef in a single layer and cook without stirring for 2 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes longer; transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining skirt steak. Carefully discard the hot oil and wipe the skillet clean.
- To a small bowl, add the remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, mirin, red wine vinegar, ginger, crushed red pepper, garlic and remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Mix to combine.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the carrots and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the snow peas and cook for 2 minutes. Add the garlic-ginger sauce and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute until the liquid starts to thicken. Add the crispy skirt steak and toss until fully coated. If the sauce looks too thick, you can add 1/4 cup water to thin it out. Serve over rice and garnish with scallion greens.
STIR-FRIED BEEF WITH SNOW PEAS & CARROTS
Make and share this Stir-Fried Beef With Snow Peas & Carrots recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine soy sauce, cornstarch, sherry, and sugar in a large bowl; add beef and stir to coat.
- Let stand at least 15 minutes.
- Heat large skillet or wok over high heat; when hot, add vegetable oil.
- Stir-fry beef 2 minutes.
- Add vegetables and stir-fry an additional 1 to 2 minutes or until beef loses its red color.
- Serve immediately.
STIR-FRIED SHRIMP WITH SNOW PEAS AND GINGER
The best part of doing it is that the measurements don't have to be exact. If you prefer, substitute dry sherry for rice wine. Serve with rice.
Provided by CCSWALLA
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir salt into water until dissolved. Add shrimp, and set aside 5 minutes. Rinse shrimps, and dry on paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix together broth, rice wine, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, and pepper. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Cook shrimp, turning constantly, until pink on all sides, about 1 minute. Stir in garlic, ginger, and 2 teaspoons oil. Stir in snow peas, chives, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir-fry 1 minute more.
- Stir broth mixture into skillet, and continue cooking until sauce thickens. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 172.5 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 2172.1 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
STIR FRIED GREEN BEANS AND SNOW PEAS
Make and share this Stir Fried Green Beans and Snow Peas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the garlic, ginger and oil in a hot wok. Stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Add the broth, soy sauce and vegetables. Stir to coat, cover, and simmer vegetables for 2-3 minutes or until the carrots are crisp-tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.7, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 310.4, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 5, Sugar 5.3, Protein 3.7
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh snow peas and carrots. If you can't find fresh snow peas, you can use frozen ones, but be sure to thaw them before using.
- To get the snow peas and carrots nice and crispy, be sure to stir-fry them over high heat.
- If you want a little extra flavor, you can add a splash of soy sauce or rice vinegar to the stir-fry.
- Serve the stir-fried snow peas and carrots immediately with rice or noodles.
Conclusion:
Stir-fried snow peas and carrots is a quick and easy dish that is packed with flavor. It is a great way to use up fresh vegetables, and it is also a healthy and delicious side dish. The next time you are looking for a simple and tasty recipe, give this stir-fry a try.
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