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Healthy Summer Vegetable Stir-fry

A quick and vibrant stir-fry packed with fresh summer vegetables, offering a delicious and light meal perfect for warm evenings. This recipe is easily customizable with your favorite seasonal produce and protein.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bell pepper any color, sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 1 zucchini thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
Sauce
  • ΒΌ cup soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
For Serving
  • Cooked rice or noodles for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, then add the chopped onion and cook for about 3 minutes until softened.
  2. Add minced garlic, sliced bell pepper, and broccoli florets, then stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  3. Stir in the snap peas and thinly sliced zucchini, continuing to cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, and grated fresh ginger to create the sauce.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce over the vegetables, add the halved cherry tomatoes, and toss to coat; cook for 1 minute.
  6. Serve the Healthy Summer Vegetable Stir-fry immediately over cooked rice or noodles.

Notes

For added protein, you can add cooked chicken, tofu, or shrimp during the last few minutes of cooking. Adjust spice level by adding a pinch of red pepper flakes with the sauce.