Healthy Stir Fry

Servings: 2

Author: Maxine Sharf

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Healthy Stir Fry

Prep time: 20 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 35 Min

My Aunt Susan’s healthy Chinese stir-fry! So tasty and packed with veggies. We made this one with shrimp, but feel free to sub in whichever protein you prefer. Make sure you pre chop all of your veggies and make the sauce ahead of time so that everything comes together seamlessly when you’re stir frying.

Ingredients

Sauce

• 1 tsp Scallions, minced
• 1 Clove Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Ginger, minced
• 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
• 2 tsp Sesame Oil
• 1/2 Cup Water
• 2 Tbs Cornstarch
• 1-2 Tbsp Chili Garlic Sauce (optional)

Stir Fry

• 1 lb. Shrimp, peeled and deveined (or sub Chicken)
• 1 Tbsp Cornstarch
• 1 Tbsp White Wine
• 1 Pinch Salt 
• 1 Tbsp Grapeseed or Canola Oil
• 3 Cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 Stalks Scallions, minced
• 1 Tbsp Ginger, minced 
• 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
• 1 Onion, diced
• 1/2 Head Broccoli, cut in florets

Instructions

1. Mix together all the ingredients for the sauce and set aside; blanch the broccoli in boiling water for 1 minute and then drain and set aside.
2. Mix the shrimp with the cornstarch, white wine and salt and let marinate in the fridge for at least 15 minutes.
3. Heat the oil in a wok or large pan over medium high heat; add the ginger and garlic and stir fry until fragrant (~2 min).
4. Add the shrimp (or chicken) and stir fry until just cooked through (~3 min) and then remove from the wok.
5. Add a little more oil and the onions; stir fry for ~2 min and then add all other veggies; stir fry until cooked through (~5-7 mins) and then add the shrimp back in.
6. Stir the sauce with a spoon (because the cornstarch will settle) and pour it into the stir fry; turn up the heat to high and mix until sauce is thickened - enjoy! Option to serve with white rice or eat plain for a lower carb option.

Notes:

Vegan Modification: Sub in pan fried tofu for shrimp - cut tofu in thin strips and pan fry over medium high heat with salt and pepper until golden brown; remove from the pan and add back into the stir fry after the veggies.

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