January 12, 2017

Peanut Ginger Vegetable Stir-Fry

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This easy, healthy and crunchy peanut ginger vegetable stir-fry makes for the best weeknight dinner! With colorful veggies and a crazy flavorful peanut butter sauce, this recipe will be a family favorite. Dairy free, gluten free and vegan.

A bowl of Peanut Ginger Vegetable Stir-Fry with brown rice and a white napkin to the side.

I’ll be the first to admit that I am a stir-fry-aholic. Is that a word? I’m so making it a word.

Because really, what’s not to love? They’re quick, easy and SO MUCH better for you than takeout.

So today we talk my latest favorite-ist recipe – this peanut ginger vegetable stir-fry!

Because one, the SAUCE. Now, I am allll about a classic teriyaki sauce for stir-fries, but this peanut ginger number? Umm, yeah. It’s pretty darn fantastic. So flavorful and peanut butter. The best. ♡ ♡ ♡

And two! So many crunchy veggies! Crunch, crunch, crunch. And cashews. Because, cashews.

It’s healthy, it’s fast (just a smidge over 30 minutes!) and it’s delicious to boot.

A skillet filled with Peanut Ginger Vegetable Stir-Fry and a silver serving spoon in the pan.

Tips & Tricks For This Peanut Butter Stir-Fry

  1. Let’s talk about the vegetables. You want right about 9 ½ to 10 cups in total. I’ve listed sizes / ounces for the veggies down below that will give you right around this amount.
  2. Along those lines, you can absolutely use different veggies based on what you have hanging out in the fridge. Just don’t use something like a sweet potato, which is going to take much longer to cook. Catch my drift? Awesome.
  3. Let’s move on to the sauce. Whisk it together in the bowl as instructed until it’s “smooth.” It likely won’t be perfectly smooth, but that’s okay. Just as best as you can. You can also mix it together in a small food processor if you’d like.
  4. While the recipe is pretty fast already, you can cut up the veggies and make the rice in advance to save time the night of. Then you’ll have a super speedy dinner.

A white bowl filled with Peanut Butter Stir-Fry and brown rice with a fork in the bowl.

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A fast, healthy & crunchy peanut ginger vegetable stir-fry! With colorful veggies and a crazy flavorful sauce, this recipe will be a family favorite!

Peanut Ginger Vegetable Stir-Fry

Yield: about 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

This easy, healthy and crunchy peanut ginger vegetable stir-fry makes for the best weeknight dinner! With colorful veggies and a crazy flavorful peanut butter sauce, this recipe will be a family favorite. Dairy free, gluten free and vegan.

Ingredients

For the sauce:

  • ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
  • 3 ½ tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 (1 to 1 ½-inch) piece fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

For the stir-fry:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 cups bite-sized broccoli florets
  • 4 ounces baby bella mushrooms, sliced
  • 8 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
  • ½ cup raw cashews, roughly chopped
  • cooked brown rice (or quinoa), for serving
  • sliced green onions, for serving

Instructions

For the sauce:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the sauce until well combined and smooth. Set aside.

For the stir-fry:

  1. Set a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add in the olive oil. When hot, add in the onion and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, until softened.
  2. Add in the carrots, pepper, broccoli, mushrooms and green beans. Continue to cook for about 6 to 8 minutes, until the veggies are tender but still a touch crisp.
  3. Add in the sauce and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until heated through and thickened slightly. Remove from the heat and stir in the cashews.
  4. Serve the stir-fry over rice, garnished with a touch of sliced green onion!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 408Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 881mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 9gSugar: 16gProtein: 15g

Nutrition data shown is an estimate provided by an online calculator and is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for a medical professional’s advice.

© Ashley / Cook Nourish Bliss
Cuisine: Asian / Category: Main Dish
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Dish, Meatless, Recipes (ALL), Vegan, Vegetarian, Weeknight
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