Introduction:
When I’m in my kitchen and all those bright colours of produce are bursting into my life, I’m reminded how simple it can be to prepare something delicious and healthy. And today I am here with you to show you a recipe that allows these natural ingredients to come alive, while also offering you a hearty meal for any occasion.
This stir-fry, originally from the heart of the Mediterranean, is rich with olive oil, sweet with red onion, crunchy with carrot, juicy with red bell pepper, and earthy with broccoli. All of these components come together to form a delicious combination of tastes and textures that will certainly satisfy your taste buds.
What is special about this recipe is that it is both warm and refreshing all at the same time. If you are looking for a light and quick weeknight meal or a pretty dish to wow your guests, then this stir-fry is just for you.
Recipe Overview:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 4
Tools: Wok or big skillet, cutting board, knife, spatula.
Save for later: You can cut the vegetables ahead of time and store them in the airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 days.
— Store leftovers for 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Key Ingredients:
- Olive oil (2 tbsp): Being the base of this dish, olive oil is filling and spicy. If you want something a little more different you can use avocado oil or coconut oil.
- Red onion (1/2 large, diced in 1-inch slices, layer between each layer): The acidity of red onions compliments the other veggies in this stir-fry. You can substitute yellow or white onions if you don’t have red onions.
- Carrots (2 medium, cut crosswise): The carrots bring brightness and sweetness to the plate. Tip: cut them thinly to fast cook.
- Red bell pepper (1 large, diced into strips): Red bell peppers are pretty to look at and it’s also delicious and juicy when incorporated in stir-fry. For color, you can use yellow or orange bell peppers.
- Broccoli (1 cup, florets cut medium): Broccoli has good vitamins and minerals to give this dish. Be sure to slice the florets into regular sizes so that they cook evenly.
Simple source: Save money on ingredients by bulk-buying, or purchasing seasonal vegetables from farmers’ markets. Or use frozen veggies if you cannot find fresh.
Make sure to read part two of this recipe, where I’ll be covering tricks and tips on how to make a stir-fry that uses these main ingredients. Prepare to wow your family and friends with this yummy and nutritious recipe.