Vegetable Stir Fry – Easy Weeknight Meal

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Don’t have a lot of time for dinner? Need an easy dinner idea? Want healthy food and not fast food? This Easy Weeknight Vegetable Stir Fry uses many items you already have on hand. This is an easy dinner recipe for beginners. 

Easy Weeknight Vegetable Stir Fry

The kids just got home, you just got home, and yet you have to head out to another sports event in a few hours. So what is for dinner?

Gather round, my friend. I have some great news for you. We’ve got another favorite vegetarian dinner recipe that’s easy, quick to make, and completely customizable – yes, it’s one of those clean-out-the-veggie-drawer kinds of magic meals.

We all know what a challenge weeknight dinners can be!

Easy Weeknight Vegetable Stir Fry is a quick weeknight dinner for two or for your entire family. Make this healthy food recipe. Take the guesswork out of dinner. It is easy to make, and the only time needed for cooking this meal is the length of time it takes for the rice to cook.

If you need a much quicker version, pull out the minute rice you have in the pantry. This rice will certainly reduce your cooking time to half. Our favorite flavor/style is Jasmine. GUYS, so GOOD!

You don’t need a lot of ingredients to pull a sumptuous meal together. I suggest having a bottle of high-quality soy sauce on hand. I personally do not purchase any from my grocery store, but rather from our local Asian food market. The taste is well worth the extra trip to the store.

Remember that dinner doesn’t have to always be a production to be AWESOME. Plus, if you are trying to teach someone how to cook, this is an easy dinner recipe for beginners. 

Let’s Get Cooking

Please note that you can print the full list of ingredients as well as this great recipe below.

Ingredients Needed for vegetable stir fry

As with most vegetable stir-fry recipes, you can mix and match the vegetables. Using up what you have on hand.

• 1 cup brown, jasmine, white or your favorite type
• 1 cup fresh or frozen broccoli
• 3 carrots
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup sweet corn
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp sea salt
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce

What Other Vegetables Can I Use?

• Bok Choy (add these more delicate veggies at the end of cook time)
• Strips of bell peppers (yellow, red or orange)
• Scallions
• Onions
• Water Chestnuts
• Mushrooms
• Edamame
• Green Beans
• Shredded Cabbage

How to Make This Rice Stir Fry

First, start by boiling two cups of water. Stir in rice. Turn heat down, cover, and simmer rice for about 30 minutes. (See my quick meal tips below for some other ideas). Or follow the directions on the package of rice you have purchased. Cook time will vary.

Meanwhile, Cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces.

Next, peel and cut carrots into thin slices. Stir-fry broccoli and carrots in olive oil and garlic powder for 4-5 minutes.

Please keep in mind that you can choose your own veggies. You do not need the ones I have chosen for this recipe. ANY veggies will do and taste just as great. 

I like to cook up this recipe in a wok. The reason being is that I end up using less oil than making this in a saute pan. However, I say use what you have on hand. No need to rush right out and make this purchase. 

Next, it is time to stir in rice, salt, and corn. Heat through. Lastly, add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and serve. I do typically let it sit on the plate for a few minutes before serving. Especially with my kiddos. Don’t want them to accidentally burn their tongues. 

Now doesn’t that look delicious? Super simple and dinner is ready to be served.  It is a quick meal that’s sure to please the whole family. Now it is time that you make sure you add this to your weekly meal plan. 

Quick Vegetable Stir Fry Tips

• Think about using frozen veggies vs fresh. Remember to use a variety of vegetables. Not only will make for a more colorful stir-fry, but added in different flavors. 
• Swap out regular cooked rice for Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice.
• Finally, any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This is a great meal option to eat multiple times during the week as part of your meal prep for the week. 

Easy Weeknight Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe

If you made this vegetable, stir-fry recipe, we would love to know how it turned out for you. Leave us a comment below. What vegetable did you include in your dish?

Other Easy Weeknight Dinner Ideas

Ginger Garlic Pork Meatballs

Easy Weeknight Barbecue Meatloaf

Easy Weeknight Shrimp Scampi

Stacked Double Cheeseburger With Bacon

Simple Beef Stir Fry With Peppers Recipe

Eating out is easy, and it usually tastes delicious, but it’s expensive. Making this meal at home will save you money. Add this recipe to your weekly meal plan.