Vibrant Veggie Stir-Fry

Name: Broccoli ‘n Red Peppers Stir Fried
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Description: The key to a good stir fry is to have the veggies piping hot but still crisp. Cook this to your liking in terms of crispness. If you like a thicker sauce, add 2 tsp of cornstarch to the stock. Great with Chicken. If you wish this suitable for vegetarian diets, use veggie stock in place of the chicken stock.
Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
Keywords: Fruit, Vegetable, Canadian, Chinese, Asian, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 30 Mins, Stir Fry
Servings: 6

Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients needed for the stir fry.
Heat Oils: In a wok or large skillet, heat the lite olive oil over high heat until it shimmers.
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Sauté Aromatics: Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the hot oil. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove the garlic and ginger and discard.
Add Onions: Toss in the sliced onions and stir-fry for about a minute until they begin to soften and turn translucent.
Incorporate Mushrooms: Add the sliced button mushrooms to the wok and continue to stir-fry for another minute until they start to brown slightly.
Introduce Broccoli: Add the broccoli florets to the wok and stir-fry for approximately 1 minute. You want the broccoli to be vibrant and just tender-crisp.
Add Red Pepper: Throw in the sliced red pepper and continue stir-frying for another minute until it becomes slightly tender but still retains some crunch.
Sauce it Up: Pour in the stock and light soy sauce (or vermouth if using as a substitute) into the wok. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about a minute until the veggies are cooked to your liking and the sauce has slightly thickened.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the stir fry with sesame seeds for an added nutty flavor and a bit of crunch. Serve hot and enjoy the vibrant flavors and textures of this delicious stir fry!

Sesame Seed Omission: If you prefer, you can omit the sesame seeds for a nut-free option or if you simply don’t have them on hand.
Oil Reduction: To cut down on oil, you can use a light spray of “no oil” cooking spray instead of the specified amount of lite olive oil.
Thicker Sauce: If you like your stir fry with a thicker sauce, you can add 2 teaspoons of cornstarch to the stock before incorporating it into the dish.
Vegetarian Variation: For a vegetarian version of this dish, simply substitute vegetable stock for the chicken stock mentioned in the recipe. This adjustment ensures that the dish remains suitable for vegetarian diets without compromising on flavor.
Reduced Sauce: If you prefer your stir fry with less sauce, you can modify the sauce mixture by using 4 tablespoons of vermouth along with 3 tablespoons of light soy sauce. This adjustment reduces the amount of liquid while still providing a flavorful sauce base for the stir fry.