Vegetable Stir-Fry with Rice

Ingredients: mixed vegetables (like bell peppers, broccoli, and snap peas), gluten-free soy sauce, garlic, ginger, olive oil, cornstarch, rice.

Vegetable stir-fry with rice is a healthy, delicious, and versatile dish that can be easily customized with your favorite vegetables. Here’s a basic recipe to get you started:

Vegetable Stir-Fry with Rice Recipe

Ingredients:

For the stir-fry:

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or any high-heat oil)
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger, minced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1 large carrot, julienned or sliced thinly
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 cup snap peas or snow peas
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 2-3 green onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional)
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
• Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

For the rice:

• 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
• 2 cups water
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Cook the rice:
   • Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
   • In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed rice and a pinch of salt.
   • Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
   • Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
2. Prepare the stir-fry:
   • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
   • Add the sliced onion and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until it starts to soften.
   • Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for another minute until fragrant.
   • Add the bell pepper, carrot, zucchini, broccoli, snap peas, and mushrooms. Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
   • Stir in the green onions.
3. Make the sauce:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), hoisin sauce (if using), rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
   • Pour the sauce over the vegetables and stir well to combine. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce is heated through and the vegetables are coated.
   • If you prefer a thicker sauce, add the cornstarch mixture and cook for another minute until the sauce thickens.
4. Serve:
   • Serve the vegetable stir-fry over the cooked rice.
   • Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

Enjoy your fresh and flavorful vegetable stir-fry with rice!