Description
Sweet & Sour Vegetable Stir Fry is a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings together a medley of colorful vegetables and a tangy, sweet sauce in just 20 minutes. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you crave something quick yet healthy. Packed with fresh veggies like bell peppers, broccoli, and mushrooms, it’s not only delicious but also gluten-free and vegetarian. The balance of flavors in the sauce—made from apple cider vinegar, apple juice, and honey—adds a delightful twist that will appeal to both kids and adults alike. Whether served as a main course over rice or noodles or as a lively side dish, this stir fry is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ tbsp avocado or olive oil
- 2–3 garlic cloves (crushed)
- 1 large carrot (sliced diagonally)
- 2 bell peppers (different colors) (cut into strips)
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms (halved)
- 1 medium head of broccoli (broken into florets)
- 3–4 green onions (sliced diagonally in 2-inch length pieces)
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup apple juice
- ¼ cup tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp light sodium soy sauce
- ⅔ tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
- 2 tbsp cornflour
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, apple juice, tomato sauce, soy sauce, and salt. Heat until bubbling.
- In a bowl, whisk cornflour with water; stir into the bubbling sauce until thickened. Let cool slightly before mixing in honey.
- Prepare vegetables by slicing carrots diagonally, cutting bell peppers into strips, halving mushrooms, and chopping broccoli into florets.
- Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat; sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add carrots, bell peppers, and broccoli; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until golden.
- Mix in mushrooms and green onions; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the vegetables; toss gently to coat while bringing to a boil.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg