Description
Crispy Cabbage Stir-Fry is a quick and vibrant dish that combines fresh vegetables to create a delightful meal in just 20 minutes. This colorful stir-fry features a perfect balance of savory and slightly sweet flavors, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights when you crave something delicious without spending hours cooking. Serve it as a main dish or side, and enjoy the satisfying crunch of fresh ingredients that will keep you coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups green cabbage, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (mixed colors)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare your veggies: Wash and chop cabbage into bite-sized pieces, grate carrots, and slice bell peppers.
- Make your sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar in a small bowl.
- Heat your pan: In a frying pan or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- Stir-fry: Add garlic and ginger; sauté for one minute until fragrant. Add all vegetables; stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- Add sauce: Pour sauce over veggies and stir for another minute to coat.
- Serve: Transfer to plates or serve from the pan. Drizzle with extra sesame oil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize by adding proteins like chicken or tofu for extra heartiness. For additional crunch, toss in nuts or seeds before serving. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.