Best Lemony Vegetable Stir Fry Recipes

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LEMON CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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Spiked with lots of zesty lemon, this delectable chicken stir-fry has a colorful mix of snow peas, carrots and scallions. But feel free to substitute other thinly sliced vegetables, such as bell peppers or zucchini. Serve with: Rice noodles or brown rice.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Healthy Stir Fry Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lemon
½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
10 ounces mushrooms, halved or quartered
1 cup diagonally sliced carrots, (1/4 inch thick)
2 cups snow peas, (6 ounces), stems and strings removed
1 bunch scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces, white and green parts divided
1 tablespoon chopped garlic

Steps:

  • Grate 1 teaspoon lemon zest and set aside. Juice the lemon and whisk 3 tablespoons of the juice with broth, soy sauce and cornstarch in a small bowl.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate with tongs. Add mushrooms and carrots to the pan and cook until the carrots are just tender, about 5 minutes. Add snow peas, scallion whites, garlic and the reserved lemon zest. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Whisk the broth mixture and add to the pan; cook, stirring, until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add scallion greens and the chicken and any accumulated juices; cook, stirring, until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 62.7 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 554.7 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

LEMON-GINGER VEGETABLE STIR FRY SAUCE



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This healthy vegetable stir fry sauce tossed with fresh veggies, tofu and quinoa is a quick and easy vegan weeknight meal. It's loaded with flavor from lemon and ginger, and is ready in just 15 minutes!

Provided by Anjali Shah

Categories     Main Course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tbsp sesame oil
3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp grated fresh ginger
2 tbsp grated lemon peel
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 lb asparagus spears (cut in half lengthwise)
2 carrots (peeled and diagonally sliced)
1 broccoli crown (cut into small florets)
2 cups chopped fresh pineapple ((to decrease the sugar in this recipe, use 1 cup pineapple))
1 thinly sliced red chili pepper
2 tbsp water
3 cups fresh Baby Spinach
1 cup quartered strawberries
2 cups cooked hot quinoa

Steps:

  • In sauté pan over medium-high heat, add sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, lemon peel and hoisin sauce and heat through.
  • Add asparagus, carrots, broccoli, pineapple, chili pepper and water, cover and cook for 2 minutes. Remove cover and continue cooking to desired softness.
  • Lower heat and stir in baby spinach and strawberries.
  • Heat on low just until the spinach leaves have slightly wilted (about 2-3 minutes).
  • Serve warm, over cooked quinoa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 390 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THE EASIEST VEGETABLE STIR FRY



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Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red bell pepper (sliced)
1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
1 cup sugar snap peas
1 cup carrots (sliced)
1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
2 cups broccoli
1 cup baby corn
1/2 cup water chestnuts
¼ cup soy sauce
3 garlic cloves minced
3 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a wok or large skillet add 1 Tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat. Add bell pepper, peas, carrots, mushrooms, broccoli, baby corn, and water chestnuts. Sauté 2-3 minutes until veggies are almost tender.
  • In a small whisk together soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, sesame oil, chicken broth, and cornstarch.
  • Pour over veggies and cook until the sauce has thickened. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 643 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THE BEST VEGETABLE STIR FRY RECIPE



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Vegetable sitr fry is a quick one-pan dish ready in under 30 minutes. Sauteed veggies in an easy sweet and savory stir fry sauce. The perfect recipe when craving Asian takeout that can be made at home.

Provided by Valentina Ablaev

Categories     Easy

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large carrot (sliced)
2 cups medium broccoli florets
8 oz can baby corn spears (drained)
8 oz mushrooms (white or brown) (sliced or quartered)
1 whole pepper (red, yellow or orange) (seeded and sliced)
2 Tbsp cooking oil ((extra light olive oil or canola))
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves (peeled and minced)
2 tsp ginger (minced)
1/4 cup chicken broth ((or vegetable broth for vegetarian))
½ tsp cornstarch
3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce ((use Tamari for gluten free))
2 Tbsp honey
¼ tsp hot sauce (optional (Frank's or Sriracha work great))

Steps:

  • In a large non-stick skillet or wok, over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the vegetable and stir fry about 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the butter, garlic, ginger and cook until fragrant.
  • In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the stir fry sauce. Pour the sauce over the vegetables and stir.
  • Turn heat down to medium/low and cook 3-4 minutes, until sauce thickens and vegetables are desired tenderness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 444 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LEMONY VEGETABLE STIR-FRY



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Bursting with fresh lemon flavor, we really loved this vegetable stir-fry. Filled with zucchini, bell pepper, mushrooms, carrots, and broccoli, it's just as good (and easy) as picking up take out. There's definitely a kick of spice in the sauce thanks to red pepper flakes. If you don't like heat, just cut that back a bit. Serve...

Provided by K J

Categories     Vegetables

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large head broccoli, cut into bite size florets, or 1 bag frozen broccoli florets
1 bunch green onions, chopped into 2-inch bits
1 small zucchini, cut in half lengthwise then sliced 1/4 inch thick
3/4 of an 8 oz package of sliced mushrooms
1/2 large bell pepper, julienned
1 large carrot (or 2 medium) sliced thin at an angle
2-3 Tbsp olive oil or peanut oil
SAUCE
3 Tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp corn starch
zest from half lemon
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1/8 c sugar
4 clove minced garlic
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Mix the sauce ingredients together (I did so in a measuring cup for easy pouring). Set aside. Place each veggie in its own bowl for easy access.
  • 2. Heat wok or large skillet, with enough oil to coat bottom, over med-high heat.
  • 3. Throw broccoli and carrots into the skillet (I say this because it will probably spit at you). Cook stirring constantly for about 1 minute.
  • 4. Add the bell pepper and mushrooms. Stir another 1-2 minutes, until just softened.
  • 5. Add the green onion and zucchini. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until mushrooms are just browned around the edges. Turn heat down to medium.
  • 6. Add the sauce and cook, stirring for about 2 minutes, until thickened. Serve immediately.

LEMON SHRIMP STIR-FRY



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"I got this good-for-you recipe about 10 years ago from a friend," says Caroline Elliott of Grants Pass, Oregon. The tender shrimp and crisp-tender veggies are coated with a mild, lemony sauce that makes this dish a colorful keeper.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Dash pepper
1/2 cup water
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon canola oil
3/4 cup sliced celery
1/2 medium green pepper, cut into strips
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, cut into strips
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3/4 cup fresh sugar snap peas
1 green onion, sliced
1 cup hot cooked long grain rice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Stir in water and lemon juice until blended; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry shrimp in oil for 1-2 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm. In the same pan, stir-fry celery and peppers for 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms, peas and onion; stir-fry 3-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add shrimp; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 449mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON CHICKEN VEGETABLE STIR-FRY



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Milk in a stir-fry? No suprise that this one comes from the dairy board. It's among their most requested recipes for the past 25 years, try it for yourself and see.

Provided by No-Brussel-Sprouts

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, sliced
2 carrots, diagonally sliced (or 1 cup baby carrots cut in half lengthwise)
6 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped (or pressed)
1/4 cup finely chopped gingerroot
1 pinch hot pepper flakes
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 large lemon, zest of
1 red sweet bell pepper, cut in strips
1 green bell pepper, cut in strips
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 green onions, sliced on the diagonal

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a wok or non-stick skillet over medium high heat.
  • Stir-fry onions and carrots first until tender and then add garlic, ginger, hot pepper flakes and chicken and stir until chicken is browned.
  • Mix flour well into cold milk and stir into hot pan.
  • Add lemon zest and peppers, stir until bubbling and slightly thickened.
  • Stir in soy sauce and lemon juice.
  • Sprinkle with green onions.
  • Serve over hot rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.3, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 78.6, Sodium 648.2, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 3, Sugar 5.3, Protein 32.3

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