Best Pepper And Veggie Stir Fry Recipes

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STIR-FRY PEPPERS AND ONIONS



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large onion
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large red or green peppers
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Slice onion thin; put garlic through press and mince ginger; stir fry in hot oil in large skillet for one minute.
  • Cut peppers in strips; add to skillet and stir fry about 5 minutes, until crisp-tender.
  • Add soy sauce, vinegar and pepper and cook another minute. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 123, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 199 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PORK AND PEPPER STIR FRY



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A very easy, spicy stir fry! Adjust spice to your particular taste! Best with marinade, but in a pinch, it's not necessary! Can be chicken, beef whatever meat or cut of meat you have on hand! Enjoy with basmati or sticky rice.

Provided by SHINY3

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

¼ cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon brown sugar
5 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
4 boneless pork loin chops, cut into bite sized pieces
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon hot chile paste
5 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup blanched slivered almonds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together rice wine vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, olive oil, and salt and pepper. Stir in pork pieces, cover, and leave at room temperature for 1/2 hour.
  • Heat a large wok over medium heat. Toast almonds in hot, dry wok until golden brown and fragrant.
  • Heat vegetable oil in wok over medium-high heat. Stir in marinated pork pieces, ginger, and chile paste. (Discard remaining marinade.) Mix in teriyaki sauce, and increase heat to high; cook, stirring constantly, until pork is white. Stir in peppers, and continue to stir fry until most of the liquid has evaporated. Top with toasted almond slivers and fresh mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 59.1 mg, Fat 45.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 934.9 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

ASPARAGUS-PEPPER STIR-FRY



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This colorful vegetable stir-fry is high in vitamins A and C, and it's so easy to make.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb fresh asparagus spears
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 medium red, yellow or orange bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Break off tough ends of asparagus as far down as stalks snap easily. Wash asparagus; cut into 1-inch pieces.
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet or wok, heat oil over medium heat. Add asparagus, bell pepper and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring constantly.
  • In small bowl, mix orange juice, soy sauce and ginger until blended; stir into asparagus mixture. Cook and stir 15 to 30 seconds or until vegetables are coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN & VEGETABLE STIR-FRY



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You can't beat a stir-fry when you want a light entree that's filling and loaded with flavor. Pepper flakes give this classic combination a welcome zip. -Samuel Onizuk, Elkton, MD

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1-1/2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 small sweet red pepper, julienned
1 small onion, halved and sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2-1/2 cups hot cooked rice
Minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine the cornstarch, broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., Stir-fry the cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, red pepper and onion in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add the garlic, salt, pepper and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken; heat through. Serve with rice. Sprinkle each serving with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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