Soy-Free Simple Cabbage Stir Fry
Elevate your weeknight meals with this vibrant and flavorful Soy-Free Simple Cabbage Stir Fry! Packed with fresh, nutrient-rich veggies like green cabbage, carrots, and red bell pepper, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for busy schedules. Infused with the bold aromas of garlic, fresh ginger, and a drizzle of sesame oil, this dish offers a delightful balance of crisp-tender textures and zesty flavors, enhanced by a splash of lime and rice vinegar. Completely soy-free and customizable with optional toppings like peanuts, this stir fry pairs beautifully with rice or quinoa for a wholesome, plant-based main or side dish. Healthy, colorful, and irresistibly tasty, this recipe is sure to become a go-to in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head Green cabbage
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 3 large Garlic cloves
- 1 inch piece Fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 medium Lime
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted peanuts (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the vegetables by slicing the cabbage into thin strips, peeling and julienning the carrot, and slicing the red bell pepper into thin strips.
2. Mince the garlic and fresh ginger. Thinly slice the green onions and roughly chop the cilantro.
3. In a large skillet or wok, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
4. Add the minced garlic and ginger, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Add the sliced red bell pepper and carrot to the skillet. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
6. Add the cabbage strips to the skillet, continuing to stir fry for 5-6 minutes until the cabbage is tender but still slightly crispy.
7. Drizzle the sesame oil, rice vinegar, and squeeze the juice of the lime over the vegetable mixture.
8. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
9. Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish the stir fry with green onions, cilantro, and optional chopped peanuts.
10. Serve immediately as a main dish or a side dish with rice or quinoa if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
689 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.7 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1302 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.2 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.3 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.3 g | ||
| Protein | 13.1 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 261 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1439 mg | 31% | |
*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.
