How to Make a Vegetarian Asian Stir-fry

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vegetarian stir-fry with rice

Vegetarians rejoice! This recipe is not your typical bland vegetable stir-fry; this recipe is flavorful, original and wholesome. The days where vegetarian meals consisted of only a few lettuce leaves are gone; vegetarian meals are gaining popularity as more people are beginning to realize the health benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle. This recipe can be adjusted to fit a low sodium diet by omitting salt and replacing regular tamari/soy sauce with low sodium soy sauce. Use the recipe below to create a delicious vegetarian stir-fry with rice. This recipe serves 4.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

1 medium diced yellow onion
3 cloves of garlic chopped
2cups frozen vegetable stir fry: mushrooms, red bell peppers, sugar snap peas, water chestnuts, baby corn, carrots and broccoli
¼ cup of
1 14oz can bean sprouts
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons safflower oil
1 teaspoon hot chili sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ tamari sauce
¼ teaspoon fresh pepper
½ teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoon ketchup
1/4 cup water
1 tsp fresh grated ginger

Step 1

cutting board with ingredients

Gather all of your ingredients together in one place.
Step 2

large heavy botton skillet with onions

Place a large heavy bottom skillet on medium-high; allow the pan to heat evenly; add 3 tablespoons of safflower oil and 2 tablespoons of sesame oil. Add the diced onion and fresh grated ginger cook 40 seconds; lower the temperature to medium add the chopped garlic clove and stir constantly to prevent the garlic from burning. Add the frozen stir-fry vegetables and bean sprouts cook 2 minutes.
Step 3

Add ¼ cup of tamari, 1 tablespoon ketchup, 1 teaspoon chili sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice wine vinegar, ¼ teaspoon fresh pepper, ½ teaspoon sea salt and brown sugar. Use your stainless steel spatula to keep the sauce and vegetables moving around the pan to prevent burning.
Step 4

Add one tablespoon of cornstarch to ¼ water and mix well. Pour the cornstarch mixture into the pan and mix using quick strokes to incorporate the cornstarch.
Step 5

vegetarian stir fry with rice and chopsticks

Remove from heat.
Serve over White or Brown Rice.
Don't forget the chopsticks!