Shortcut Stir Fry
Effortless weeknight dinners just got a whole lot easier with 'Shortcut Stir Fry,' a quick and flavorful dish that's ready in under 20 minutes! This recipe combines pre-cooked protein like chicken, tofu, or shrimp with a mix of vibrant frozen vegetables, all coated in a rich, savory soy-hoisin sauce that comes together in seconds. A touch of garlic and ginger brings authentic stir fry flavors to life, while optional sesame seeds add a nutty finish for garnish. Serve it over rice or noodles for a hearty meal, or enjoy it as a low-carb option on its own. Perfect for busy schedules, this dish is a time-saving twist on classic stir fry without compromising on taste. Keywords: quick stir fry, easy stir fry recipe, low-carb stir fry, 20-minute dinner, homemade stir fry sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups pre-cooked protein (chicken, tofu, or shrimp)
- 3 cups frozen stir fry vegetable mix
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 4 cups cooked rice or noodles (optional)
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the pre-cooked protein (chicken, tofu, or shrimp) and stir fry for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and stir fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the frozen stir fry vegetable mix to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
While the vegetables cook, make the sauce by whisking together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and water in a small bowl.
Return the protein to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the sauce over the mixture and stir well to coat everything evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.
Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles, or enjoy on its own for a low-carb option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2569 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.5 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.9 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 390 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 4972 mg | 216% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 319.1 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.2 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.3 g | ||
| Protein | 187.8 g | 376% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 546 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 3207 mg | 68% | |
*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.
