Vegan Quick and Easy Cabbage Stir-Fry
Whip up a wholesome, flavorful meal in just 25 minutes with this Vegan Quick and Easy Cabbage Stir-Fry! Packed with vibrant vegetables like tender green cabbage, sweet carrots, and crisp red bell pepper, this dish is brought to life with the zesty notes of ginger and garlic and a savory splash of soy sauce. Perfectly balanced with sesame oil and topped with toasted sesame seeds for a nutty finish, this simple stir-fry is an ideal weeknight dinner or side dish. Whether you're seeking a healthy vegan recipe or a light, nutrient-packed meal for four, this stir-fry shines with bold flavors and effortless preparation. Serve it steaming hot for a comforting, plant-based delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head green cabbage
- 2 medium carrot
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 4 stalks green onions
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage and cut it into thin strips, discarding the core.
Peel and julienne the carrots.
Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips.
Chop the green onions, separating the white and green parts.
Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
Heat sunflower oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the white parts of the green onions, minced garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the sliced carrots and bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
Add the cabbage strips to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until just tender but still crisp.
Pour the soy sauce and sesame oil over the vegetables. Toss everything together to ensure even coating.
Season with pepper and continue stir-frying for 1 more minute.
Remove from heat and garnish with the green parts of the green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Serve immediately while hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
644 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.7 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 24.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1878 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.0 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.3 g | ||
| Protein | 14.0 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 323 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1568 mg | 33% | |
*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.
