Description
A quick and healthy Vegetable Chop Suey recipe featuring a colorful mix of fresh vegetables stir-fried to perfection with a savory soy-ginger sauce. Perfect for a nutritious weeknight meal, this dish is packed with flavor and ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1 cup bean sprouts
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Other
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
Instructions
- Heat oil: Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the aromatics and vegetables.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the minced garlic and ginger to the pan and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, releasing their flavors.
- Stir-fry vegetables: Add all the prepared vegetables—bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, snow peas, and bean sprouts—to the pan. Stir-fry for 5 to 7 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
- Prepare sauce: In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce and cornstarch together thoroughly to create a slurry that will thicken the dish.
- Add sauce and thicken: Pour the soy sauce and cornstarch mixture into the pan with the vegetables. Stir continuously and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables evenly.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the Vegetable Chop Suey hot as a delicious, healthy main or side dish.
Notes
- For extra protein, add tofu cubes or cooked chicken slices.
- Adjust soy sauce quantity to control saltiness according to your taste.
- Use fresh vegetables to retain the best texture and flavor.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- To make it gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
