Stir Fry Vegetables with Cashews
Brighten up your dinner table with this vibrant and flavorful Stir Fry Vegetables with Cashews recipe—an irresistible combination of crunchy toasted cashews, crisp-tender vegetables, and a rich, savory sauce. Featuring a colorful medley of broccoli, carrots, red bell peppers, and snow peas, this dish is infused with the aromatic goodness of garlic, fresh ginger, and a perfect blend of soy and hoisin sauces. A quick cornstarch slurry ensures the sauce clings beautifully to the vegetables, while a drizzle of sesame oil adds a nutty finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this stir-fry is perfect for busy weeknights and can be served over steamed rice or noodles for a hearty, wholesome meal. Plus, it’s vegetarian-friendly and easily customizable, making it a versatile addition to your recipe repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cashews
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cups Broccoli florets
- 1 cup Carrots, julienned
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup Snow peas
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Toast the cashews for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the vegetable oil to the skillet.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the broccoli florets, carrots, and red bell pepper. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes or until the vegetables start to soften.
Add the snow peas and continue to stir fry for another 2 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water until smooth.
Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir well to coat the vegetables.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Add the toasted cashews and toss to combine.
Remove from heat and sprinkle the sliced green onions and sesame seeds (if using) on top.
Serve hot with steamed rice, noodles, or enjoy on its own as a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1438 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.3 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.2 g | 91% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2474 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.0 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.0 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.7 g | ||
| Protein | 38.5 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 353 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 2139 mg | 46% | |
*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.
