Garlic Ginger Veggie Stir-Fry

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Summary

Impress family and friends with this restaurant-style garlic ginger (oil-free!) stir-fry that comes together quickly and easily. Green beans, carrots, and onions create an inviting array of colors along with lots of nutrition like fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin C. Enjoy this dish alongside a main meal or make it the main meal by adding it to a bed of your favorite whole grains.

Yields2 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time12 minsTotal Time27 mins

Garlic Ginger Veggie Stirfry

Ingredients

Sauce
 4 tbsp organic tamari (reduced-sodium or coconut aminos)
 2 tbsp sherry vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
 1 tbsp gochujang (or chili paste)
 1 tbsp pure maple syrup (or date paste, link in directions)
 4 medium garlic cloves (minced)
 1 tbsp fresh ginger (minced) +1 Tbsp as needed
 1 tbsp arrowroot powder (or organic cornstarch)
 2 tbsp water
Veggies
 1 cup onion (chopped into 1” chunks)
 1 cup carrots (sliced)
 2 cups green beans (stems removed, cut into 2” pieces)
 ¾ cup water
 2 cups organic black rice (cooked, or brown rice)
Toppings
 2 tbsp raw cashews (optional)
 2 tbsp cilantro (optional) chopped
 1 tbsp green onion (sliced) +1 Tbsp as needed

Directions

1

Heat a large stovetop pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions, carrots, and green beans. Cook until the onions are translucent, about 3–4 minutes. Add 1–2 tablespoons of water as needed to deglaze the pan.

2

Add the water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 5–7 minutes or until the green beans and carrots are slightly tender (cooked to your liking).

3

Meanwhile, make the sauce: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Mix until the arrowroot powder is dissolved. Set aside.

4

Once the veggies are cooked until tender, stir in the sauce and cook until thickened, about 30–60 seconds.

5

Remove from the heat and add the veggie stir-fry on top of rice or other whole grain of choice.

6

Top with cashews and cilantro, if desired, and green onions.

Chef's Notes

Substitutes
Instead of rice, use quinoa or millet.

Instead of cashews, add sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.

Substitute parsley for cilantro.

Whole food sweetener
Use date paste in place of maple syrup.

Prep Ahead
Make the rice ahead of time and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Ingredients

Sauce
 4 tbsp organic tamari (reduced-sodium or coconut aminos)
 2 tbsp sherry vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
 1 tbsp gochujang (or chili paste)
 1 tbsp pure maple syrup (or date paste, link in directions)
 4 medium garlic cloves (minced)
 1 tbsp fresh ginger (minced) +1 Tbsp as needed
 1 tbsp arrowroot powder (or organic cornstarch)
 2 tbsp water
Veggies
 1 cup onion (chopped into 1” chunks)
 1 cup carrots (sliced)
 2 cups green beans (stems removed, cut into 2” pieces)
 ¾ cup water
 2 cups organic black rice (cooked, or brown rice)
Toppings
 2 tbsp raw cashews (optional)
 2 tbsp cilantro (optional) chopped
 1 tbsp green onion (sliced) +1 Tbsp as needed

Directions

1

Heat a large stovetop pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions, carrots, and green beans. Cook until the onions are translucent, about 3–4 minutes. Add 1–2 tablespoons of water as needed to deglaze the pan.

2

Add the water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 5–7 minutes or until the green beans and carrots are slightly tender (cooked to your liking).

3

Meanwhile, make the sauce: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Mix until the arrowroot powder is dissolved. Set aside.

4

Once the veggies are cooked until tender, stir in the sauce and cook until thickened, about 30–60 seconds.

5

Remove from the heat and add the veggie stir-fry on top of rice or other whole grain of choice.

6

Top with cashews and cilantro, if desired, and green onions.

Garlic Ginger Veggie Stir-Fry