Vegetable Stir Fry is a sweet, mildly spicy, and healthy Chinese dish. It is usually made with fresh veggies, stir fry sauce, and basic aromatics. The recipe I have shared here shows you how to make healthy Vegetable Stir Fry with easy step-by-step instructions for you to try and enjoy at home.
I have also shared a detailed video of this recipe below to show the cooking process visually and clearly. This homemade Vegetable Stir Fry is one of the best and easy-to-make vegan stir fry dishes and can be served as a side dish with rice dishes such as white rice, brown rice, noodles, or fried rice for lunch and dinner. And the best part is it comes together in under 30 minutes.
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What is Vegetable Stir Fry?
Vegetable Stir Fry is a sweet, mildly spicy, and healthy nutrient-packed Chinese stir-fried dish. It is usually made with fresh veggies, sesame oil, and the basic stir-frying sauce. This homemade Vegetable Stir Fry is one of the easy to make a dish that tastes great for lunch and dinner. And it is one of the popular dishes in Asian and Chinese restaurants across the globe.
Now you may wonder what is stir-frying. Stir-Frying is a popular Chinese Cooking technique in which the ingredients are tossed or stirred in a wok in very hot oil. Stir-frying may include veggies, and proteins like chicken, shrimp, tofu, and other red meats. The stir-frying technique is also considered healthy due to the use of a minimal amount of oil, sauce, and a good amount of veggies and proteins.
So making a stir fry is one of the healthiest ways to enjoy the food as well as to absorb the nutrients from it to your body. It is not only healthy but also a perfect veggie and vegan-friendly stir fry dish to enjoy with your family and loved ones.
Ingredients
The Ingredients you will need to make these Vegetable Stir fries are basic Chinese pantry elements and fresh veggies. So let's see what are they below.
For Sauce
Following are the ingredients you will need for making the sauce.
- Veggie Broth or Chicken Broth - You can use either vegetable or chicken broth for making this sauce, both work well for this dish
- Soy Sauce - All-purpose Soy Sauce for the unique Chinese cooking taste and flavor
- Chili Flakes - Delivers slight heat to the stir fry
- Cornstarch - Helps ad the thickening agent to the sauce
- Brown Sugar - Delivers the sweetness and enhances the taste of the dish
For Stir Frying
Following are the ingredients that you will need for stir-frying.
- Vegetables - I have used broccoli, carrots, snap peas, zucchini, baby corn, bell peppers, and mushrooms. But you can feel free to use the veggies that are handy to you
- Aromatics - Garlic and ginger for achieving the warm, and fresh aroma of your dish
- Black Pepper Powder - Delivers the pungent, earthy, and woody flavor and heat to your dish
- Chili - I have used one Thai Chili for slight heat, but it is optional you can use or skip it
- Sesame Oil - Delivers the nutty and earthy flavor to your veggies
- Sesame Seeds and Spring onions - To garnish
For a detailed ingredients list, please check out the recipe card below.
How to make Vegetable Stir Fry?
The recipe I have shared here is a healthy and easy-to-make Vegetable Stir Fry. This Homemade Vegetable Stir Fry needs only under 30 minutes and yields up to 5 servings.
Following are the high-level instructions to make this recipe but for detailed step-by-step instructions with photos and video, please check out the recipe card below.
- Make Sauce - In a bowl pour the chicken or vegetable broth, soy sauce, chili flakes, cornstarch, and brown sugar, and give it a good mix. Reserve this stir fry sauce for later use
- Saute the aromatics - In a wok with medium-high heat, pour sesame oil, and add ginger, garlic, and Thai red chilies. Give them a good saute until they turn aromatic
- Stir fry Broccoli and Carrots - Add the broccoli florets, and carrots, and stir fry them until it turns crispy and tender
- Stir fry other Veggies -Now add the remaining veggies like mushrooms, zucchini, bell peppers, baby corn, and snap peas, and season them with salt and pepper. Stir fry the veggies for about 2 to 3 minutes or until it turns crispy
- Add Sauce - Now add the reserved sauce into the veggie mixture and give it a good stir
- Thicken Sauce - Allow the sauce to thicken and then garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds. Now the easy and healthy Vegetable Stir Fry is ready for you to taste and enjoy
- Serve - Serve this Vegetable Stir Fry over white rice, brown rice, noodles, or fried rice. You can also serve this veggie stir fry along with other Chinese recipes like honey garlic chicken, orange chicken, or other stir fry recipes
Best Vegetables for Stir Fry
I have used broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, zucchini, bell peppers, and baby corn for making this stir fry but feel free to use the veggies that are handy to you. If you are using cruciferous veggies like broccoli and cauliflower and root vegetables like carrot, then I recommend them to stir fry first. These veggies take time to cook when compared to mushrooms, zucchini, and bell peppers.
Is this Stir Fry Vegan and Veggie Friendly?
Yes, this Stir Fry vegetable is made with plant-based ingredients, and hence it is a perfect stir fry for vegan and vegetarian food lovers. But if you are not looking for a vegan-friendly dish then you can also use chicken broth instead of veg broth to make the sauce.
Are Stir Fry Vegetables healthy?
Yes, stir-fried veggies are one of the healthy ways to include veggies into your diet. In stir-frying, the vegetables are usually cooked to tender and crisp and hence it has more nutrients compared to fully cooked veggies. On the other hand, there is no deep frying and no large quantity of oil is used for this particular recipe.
Tips
- Prep Ahead - Usually stir fry cooking is fast and typically cooked in high heat. So I recommend cutting or chopping the veggies and prepping ahead of other ingredients. Once the cooking starts, the veggies should be stir-fried on high heat to achieve the desired results
- Best Oil - In Chinese cooking, stir-frying is done using soybean oil or sesame oil which delivers the nutty and earthy flavors to the dish. So I recommend using the same to achieve the best results
- Variations - You can also use chicken, shrimp, beef, pork, and other meats along with veggies to try different versions of stir-fried dishes
Storage Suggestions
Vegetable Stir Fry and most other stir fries taste great when served as soon as it is prepared. So I would not recommend storing them in the freezer or refrigerator and reheating them to enjoy again. Stir fry recipes are usually prepared fast and quick in under 30 minutes and are typically enjoyed hot or warm.
Serving Suggestions
This Stir Fry with vegetables tastes great over rice dishes such as white rice, brown rice, noodles, Lo Mein, or fried rice.
Related Recipes
You could also find similar recipes below and more at stir-fried recipes, fried recipes, and Chinese recipes.
- Tofu Stir Fry
- Chicken Stir Fry
- Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
- Shrimp Stir Fry
- General Tso's Tofu
- General Tso Chicken
- Szechuan Chicken
- Szechuan Shrimp
- Kung Pao Chicken
- Kung Pao Shrimp
- Orange Chicken
- Fish Stir Fry
- Honey Garlic Chicken Breast
- Honey Garlic Shrimp
Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe video
I have also shared a detailed video of this Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe below that I hope will help you make a healthy stir fry recipe at home. You could also find this recipe in a story format.
📖 Recipe
Vegetable Stir Fry
Ingredients
For Sauce
- ½ cup Vegetable Broth, or chicken broth
- 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Chili Flakes
- 1½ tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
Other Ingredients for Vegetable Stir Fry
- 2 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 2 tbsp Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Ginger, minced
- 1 Thai Red Chili, chopped, optional
- 0.7 lb Broccoli
- 1 Carrot, chopped, medium size
- 8 oz Mushroom, chopped
- 0.6 lb Zucchini, chopped, 1 medium size
- 0.4 lb Snap Peas
- 0.76 lb Baby Corn, cut
- 3 tbsp Green Bell Pepper , cut lengthwise
- 4 tbsp Yellow Bell Pepper, cut lengthwise
- ½ tsp Pepper Powder, black or white pepper
- Salt, as needed
- Spring Onions, to garnish
- Sesame Seeds, to garnish
Instructions
To make Sauce
- In a bowl pour the chicken or vegetable broth, soy sauce, chili flakes, cornstarch, and brown sugar, and give it a good whisk
- Reserve this stir fry sauce for later use
To make Vegetable Stir Fry
- In a wok with medium-high heat, pour sesame oil, and add ginger, garlic, and Thai red chilies. Give them a good saute until they turn aromatic
- Add the broccoli florets, and carrots and stir fry them until it turns crispy and tender
- Now add the remaining veggies like mushroom, zucchini, bell peppers, baby corn, and snap peas, and season them with salt and pepper
- Stir fry the veggies for about 2 to 3 minutes or until it turns crispy
- Now add the reserved sauce into the veggie mixture and give it a good stir
- Allow the sauce to thicken and then finally garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds. Now the easy and healthy Vegetable Stir Fry is ready for you to taste and enjoy
To Serve
- Serve this Vegetable Stir Fry over white rice, brown rice, noodles, or fried rice. You can also serve this veggie stir fry along with other Chinese recipes like honey garlic chicken, orange chicken, or other stir fry recipes
Video
Notes
- Prep Ahead - Usually stir fry cooking is fast and typically cooked in high heat. So I recommend cutting or chopping the veggies and prepping ahead of other ingredients. Once the cooking starts, the veggies should be stir-fried on high heat to achieve the desired results
- Best Oil - In Chinese cooking, stir-frying is done using soybean oil or sesame oil which delivers the nutty and earthy flavors to your dish. So I recommend using the same to achieve the best results
- Variations - You can also use chicken, shrimp, beef, pork, and other meats along with veggies to try different versions of stir-fried dishes
Nutrition
FAQ
It is a sweet, mildly spicy, and healthy nutrient-packed Chinese dish. It is usually made with fresh veggies, sesame oil, and the basic stir-frying sauce. This homemade Vegetable Stir Fry is one of the easy to make a dish that tastes great for lunch and dinner. And it is one of the popular dishes in Asian and Chinese restaurants across the globe.
Yes, stir fry veggies are one of the healthy ways to include veggies into your diet. In stir-frying, the vegetables are usually cooked to tender and crisp and hence it has more nutrients compared to fully cooked veggies. On the other hand, there is no deep frying and no large quantity of oil is used during the cooking process.
You can use broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, zucchini, bell peppers, and baby corn for making this stir fry but feel free to use the veggies that are handy to you. If you are using cruciferous veggies like broccoli and cauliflower and root vegetables like carrot, then I recommend them stir-frying first. These veggies take time to cook when compared to mushrooms, zucchini, and bell peppers.
In Chinese cooking, stir-frying is done using soybean oil or sesame oil which delivers the nutty and earthy flavors to your dish. So I recommend using the same to achieve the best results
I hope you enjoyed the recipe I shared here and would love to hear from you about how it turned out for you. Please let me know.
If you have any other questions, feel free to post them in the comment section below and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.
Happy Cooking!
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