Description
Whip up a vibrant and delicious Vegetable Stir-Fry with a creamy, savory peanut sauce. This easy vegan dinner is packed with colorful veggies and a flavor-packed sauce, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- For the Peanut Sauce:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (optional)
- 2-4 tablespoons warm water, to thin
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, snap peas, mushrooms, and onion. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- While the vegetables are cooking, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and sriracha (if using) in a small bowl.
- Gradually whisk in warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Pour the peanut sauce over the stir-fried vegetables. Toss to coat evenly.
- Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly and coats the vegetables.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables like zucchini, bok choy, or cauliflower.
- For a nut-free option, try using tahini or sunflower seed butter.
- Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 350-400
- Sugar: Approx. 15g
- Sodium: Approx. 800mg
- Fat: Approx. 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 25g
- Fiber: Approx. 8g
- Protein: Approx. 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg