26 Easy Dinner Recipes
8. Cauliflower Stir-Fry with Toasted Peanuts
Looking for a quick, healthy dinner option that won’t keep you in the kitchen all night? This Cauliflower Stir-Fry with Toasted Peanuts is perfect for busy weeknights. You’ll only need basic kitchen tools like a wok or large skillet to create this nutritious meal packed with vegetables and protein.
This stir-fry combines crisp cauliflower florets with crunchy peanuts for a satisfying texture contrast. The dish offers a delicious way to incorporate more vegetables into your meals without sacrificing flavor. You’ll love how the toasted peanuts add both protein and a nutty crunch.
Cooking Times
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Serving Size
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup salted roasted peanuts
- 1 cup snow peas (about 4 ounces), trimmed
- 1 yellow bell pepper, roughly chopped
- 1 cup jasmine rice (optional, for serving)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Your favorite stir-fry sauce
Preparation
- If serving with rice, cook according to package directions.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add cauliflower florets and cook until they begin to brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add snow peas and bell pepper, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Stir in your sauce of choice and cook for 1 minute.
- Top with toasted peanuts before serving over rice, if desired.
Nutritional Info
Each serving (1 bowl, approx. 250g, without rice) provides about:
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Protein: 7 g
- Total Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Vitamin C: 80 mg
- Vitamin K: 50 mcg
- Folate: 60 mcg
- Manganese: 0.6 mg
