The type of pan is going to make ALL the difference!

You want to use a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. If your pan is too small there isn't enough surface area for the steam to evaporate and the vegetables will not crisp up. Additionally, if your heat isn't hot enough, the steam will also not evaporate fast enough. No soupy vegetables!

The cook time for your veggies is KEY!

The key is 'crisp' vegetables. If you overcook them at the beginning they won't end up tender crisp and will lose their vibrant color. Once you add the sauce you can cook them for a few minutes longer. Those first few minutes you want high heat and a quick cook. Either have your veggies around the same size and/or start with the longer cooking vegetables at the beginning and then add in the quicker cooking vegetables.

Easy Veggie Stir-Fry

Ingredients

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16-ounces, Baby Bella mushrooms, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 large carrot, grated
1 cup snow peas (or sugar snap peas)
1 cup edamame, defrosted
2 scallions, diced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 cup no-added salt vegetable stock
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch

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Instructions

Prep the vegetables. Be sure to cut your vegetables in uniform sizes so they cook evenly. You could start with the longer cooking veggies and then add in the quicker cooking veggies as well. The pan will be hot and you want to cook quick and leave some ‘crunch’.
Make the stir-fry sauce by whisking together the low-sodium soy sauce, no-added salt vegetable stock, and cornstarch. Set aside.
Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once the oil is glistening, add your veggies (all at once or as above) and give them a good toss to coat in the oil.
Cook, stirring constantly, until vegetables are bright and just tender, ~5-6 minutes.
Add your edamame here as it doesn’t require cooking, just heating.
Add the sauce to the vegetables and toss to coat. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce has thickened (corn starch is what does that), 1-2 minutes more.
Serve – divide among plates and top with a sprinkle of scallions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice and/or add an extra protein (edamame is added for protein, but additional can be added).

Author: Amy's Nutrition Kitchen
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 10
Category: Dinner