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A colorful vegetable stir-fry with whole wheat noodles, broccoli, red bell peppers, and a creamy peanut sauce.

Quick Veggie Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce

A quick and flavorful vegetarian stir-fry with fresh veggies tossed in a creamy peanut sauce, ready in under 20 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, vegan
Servings 4
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet or wok
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz whole wheat linguine or spaghetti
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper, broccoli, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  • Add the garlic and ginger to the pan and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey to make the peanut sauce.
  • Add the cooked linguine and peanut sauce to the vegetable mixture in the pan. Toss everything together until well coated.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.
  • Serve the veggie stir-fry immediately, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Notes

  • For added protein, consider adding tofu or edamame.
  • Adjust the amount of peanut sauce to your desired consistency.
  • Customize the vegetables based on what's in season or your personal preferences.
  • Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a more filling meal.
  • This dish can be easily doubled or tripled to feed a larger crowd.