Heart-Healthy Quick and Easy Stir Fry Vegetables
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this "Heart-Healthy Quick and Easy Stir Fry Vegetables" recipe, a perfect blend of vibrant colors, fresh flavors, and wholesome nutrition. Packed with nutrient-rich broccoli, crisp red bell peppers, sweet sugar snap peas, and julienned carrots, this recipe is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Infused with the aromatic duo of garlic and ginger, and lightly seasoned with low-sodium soy sauce, the stir fry strikes the perfect balance of savory and light. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an ideal option for busy schedules while supporting heart health through the use of extra virgin olive oil and minimal sodium. Garnished with sesame seeds and fresh green onions, this dish can be enjoyed on its own or served atop quinoa or brown rice for a satisfying, wholesome meal. Perfect for vegetarian diets and those seeking nutrient-packed meals, this stir fry is a quick, easy, and delicious way to stay healthy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 1 cup sugar snap peas
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped
Instructions
In a large skillet or wok, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the broccoli florets, red bell pepper slices, and julienned carrot to the skillet.
Stir fry the vegetables for about 4-5 minutes, or until they start to soften.
Add the sugar snap peas to the skillet and stir fry for an additional 2 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the low-sodium soy sauce with water, then pour over the vegetables.
Stir everything together and cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to heat through.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Serve hot as a side or over a bed of brown rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
564 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.6 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1226 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.3 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 22.0 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 622 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
