Low Carb Colorful Vegetable Stir Fry
Brighten up your plate with this Low Carb Colorful Vegetable Stir Fry, a vibrant and healthy dish designed to satisfy your cravings without guilt. Packed with a rainbow of crisp veggies like bell peppers, broccoli, zucchini, and snap peas, this stir fry is sautéed to perfection in olive oil and flavored with aromatic garlic and ginger. A splash of low-sodium soy sauce lends a savory touch, while sesame seeds and a sprinkle of red chili flakes add texture and a gentle kick of heat. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's a quick and wholesome option for busy weeknights or light lunches. Garnished with fresh cilantro and green onions, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious—a must-try for anyone seeking a low-carb, nutrient-rich meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half moons
- 1 cup button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 pieces green onions, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the red and yellow bell peppers to the wok and stir fry for 2 minutes.
Next, add the broccoli florets and continue to stir fry for another 2 minutes.
Add the zucchini, mushrooms, and snap peas to the wok. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Pour in the low-sodium soy sauce and sprinkle the sesame seeds over the vegetables. Toss to coat evenly for about 1 minute.
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped green onions and red chili flakes.
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
627 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.5 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1605 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.7 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.7 g | ||
| Protein | 30.0 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 291 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 1855 mg | 39% | |
*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.
