Easy Weeknight Vegetable Stir Fry

_{Don’t have a lot of time for dinner or on a tight budget? Want healthy food and not fast food? This Easy Weeknight Vegetable Stir Fry uses many items you already have on hand.}

Easy Weeknight Vegetable Stir Fry

Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes Total Time: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 Servings

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.

This Vegetable Stir Fry is a quick weeknight dinner for two or your entire family. 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 rice.

Ingredients Needed

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

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

Vegetable Substitutions

• Bok Choy (add these more delicate veggies at the end of cooking 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

STEP ONE: First step, start by boiling two cups of water. Stir in rice. Turn the heat down, cover, and simmer the 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.

STEP TWO: Meanwhile, Cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces.

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

Please keep in mind that you can choose your 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 is that I end up using less oil than making this in a saute pan. However, I say use what you have on hand. 

STEP FOUR: Next, it is time to stir in rice, salt, and corn.

STEP FIVE: Heat through. Lastly, add soy sauce and hoisin sauce to make a savory sauce. Then stir to combine. Then you are ready to serve this meal at the dinner table. Minimal effort and a healthy meal using leftover vegetables.

Now it is time that you make sure you add this to your weekly meal plan. 

Other Recipes For Weeknight Dinners

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Easy Weeknight Barbecue Meatloaf

Easy Weeknight Shrimp Scampi

Stacked Double Cheeseburger With Bacon

Simple Beef Stir Fry With Peppers Recipe

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