26 Easy Dinner Recipes
25. Spicy Veggie Stir-Fry
Spicy Veggie Stir-Fry is a quick and flavorful meal that comes together in minutes. You don’t need fancy equipment – just a large pan or wok and basic kitchen tools. This colorful dish packs plenty of nutrients from fresh vegetables, and you can adjust the spice level to suit your taste.
This recipe transforms simple vegetables into an exciting dinner with a delicious sauce made from soy sauce, brown sugar, and a touch of heat. The vibrant colors and bold flavors will make this stir-fry a regular in your weeknight dinner rotation.
Cooking Times
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Serving Size
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 carrots, julienned
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1-2 teaspoons sriracha or red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Optional: cooked rice or noodles for serving
Preparation
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add onions and cook for 1 minute, until slightly softened.
- Add garlic and ginger, stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add carrots and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add bell pepper and broccoli, cook for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, and sriracha in a small bowl.
- Pour sauce over vegetables and stir to coat everything evenly.
- Cook for 1 more minute until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutritional Info
Each serving (1 cup of stir-fry, approx. 200g, without rice or noodles) provides about:
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Protein: 3 g
- Total Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Vitamin A: 4500 IU
- Vitamin C: 50 mg
- Potassium: 350 mg
(Nutritional values do not include optional rice or noodles. If added, expect an increase of approximately 200 kcal and 45g carbohydrates per serving.)
