Are you looking for a delicious and easy way to use up those extra garden veggies? Look no further! This stir-fry recipe is the perfect solution. With a variety of vegetables like cauliflower, green beans, summer squash, and sweet peppers, you can create a unique and flavorful dish every time.
One of the great things about this stir-fry is its versatility. You can mix and match the vegetables based on what you have in your garden or at the grocery store. Maybe you have an abundance of cauliflower one week and want to use it all up. Or perhaps you find some beautiful summer squash at the farmers' market and decide to make that the star of the dish. The possibilities are endless!
Let's start by gathering our ingredients. For the vegetables, you'll need about 2 cups of cauliflower florets, 1 cup of green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces, 1 medium summer squash, sliced, and 1 sweet pepper, any color you like, sliced. You'll also need 2 cloves of garlic, minced, 1 tablespoon of grated ginger, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce (optional), 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil for cooking.
Now, let's get cooking! Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Then, add the cauliflower florets and stir-fry for 3 - 4 minutes until they start to turn slightly golden. Next, add the green beans and continue to stir-fry for another 2 - 3 minutes.
After that, add the summer squash and sweet pepper slices. Stir-fry for an additional 2 - 3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp. You don't want them to be overcooked, so keep an eye on them and stir constantly.
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil. Pour this sauce over the vegetables in the wok and stir well to combine. Make sure all the vegetables are coated with the delicious sauce.
Let the stir-fry cook for another minute or so to allow the flavors to meld. Then, remove it from the heat and transfer it to a serving plate. You can garnish it with some chopped green onions or sesame seeds for an extra pop of flavor and color.
This stir-fry is not only delicious but also healthy. Vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, making them an essential part of a balanced diet. And because it's a stir-fry, you're using minimal oil, which means it's a lighter option compared to other cooking methods.
You can serve this stir-fry as a main dish with some steamed rice or noodles, or as a side dish to accompany your favorite protein. It's also great for meal prep. You can make a big batch and store it in the fridge for a few days, and then just reheat it whenever you're in a hurry and need a quick and healthy meal.
So, the next time you have some extra garden veggies lying around, don't let them go to waste. Grab them all and whip up this easy stir-fry. Your taste buds and your body will thank you!
