Description
Whip up No Fuss 20 Minute Stir Fry faster than takeout arrives, satisfying your hunger with a quick, colorful plate packed with fresh vegetables and protein. Your kitchen becomes a speedy flavor station where healthy meets delicious in mere minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups mixed vegetables
- 1 cup cooked protein (chicken, tofu, or shrimp)
- 2 cups cooked rice or noodles
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat, ensuring your pan is evenly heated to 350°F.
- Toss the 1 teaspoon minced garlic and 1 teaspoon minced ginger directly into the oil, releasing their aromatic flavors for exactly 60 seconds.
- Add the 2 cups mixed vegetables to the pan, stirring constantly for 3-4 minutes until they become tender-crisp and retain their vibrant color.
- Introduce the 1 cup pre-cooked protein (chicken, tofu, or shrimp) along with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, gently mixing to distribute flavors evenly.
- Continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes, bringing the entire mixture to a consistent temperature of 165°F throughout.
- Transfer the steaming stir fry over your 2 cups of prepared rice or noodles, creating a complete meal in under 20 minutes.
Notes
- Prep your ingredients before heating the pan to ensure a smooth, quick cooking process.
- Choose quick-cooking proteins like shrimp, diced chicken, or tofu for the fastest meal.
- Fresh, frozen, or pre-chopped vegetables work great, so select whatever saves you time.
- For a gluten-free version, swap soy sauce with tamari and serve over cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-9 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg