Low Carb Stir Fried Veggies
Elevate your meal prep with this vibrant and nutritious recipe for Low Carb Stir Fried Veggies! Packed with fresh, wholesome ingredients like crisp broccoli florets, tender zucchini, red bell peppers, and earthy mushrooms, this dish is a flavor-packed celebration of healthy eating. Seasoned with aromatic garlic, fresh ginger, and a savory blend of low-sodium soy sauce and sesame oil, every bite bursts with bold and balanced flavors. Perfectly stir-fried in a hot skillet for tender-crisp texture, these veggies are topped with toasted sesame seeds for an irresistibly nutty finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy low-carb recipe is ideal as a nutrient-rich side dish or a light main course. Naturally gluten-free and customizable, it’s a delicious way to simplify weeknight dinners without compromising on taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Broccoli florets
- 1 medium Zucchini
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 cup Mushrooms (button or cremini)
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (fresh, grated)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (low sodium, gluten-free if needed)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and prepare the vegetables: cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets, slice the zucchini into thin half-moons, deseed and slice the red bell pepper into strips, and slice the mushrooms.
Mince the garlic and grate the fresh ginger.
In a large skillet or wok, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring frequently for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
Add the zucchini, red bell pepper, and mushrooms to the skillet. Stir-fry the vegetables for 4-5 minutes or until they are tender but still crisp.
Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil over the vegetables. Stir well to coat evenly.
Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the stir-fried vegetables and give a final stir.
Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy as a light, low-carb main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
466 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4108 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.6 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.7 g | ||
| Protein | 15.2 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1089 mg | 23% | |
*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.
