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Asian Cabbage Stir Fry

Quick & Colorful Asian Cabbage Stir Fry for Vibrant Dinners

This 20 Minute Asian Cabbage Stir Fry is a quick, flavorful, and customizable dish featuring vibrant vegetables and an aromatic garlic-ginger sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 4 cups green cabbage, shredded kale or bok choy can be used as substitutes
  • 1 onion thinly sliced; shallots can be used for milder taste
  • 1 cup carrots, julienned zucchini or bell peppers can add variety
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced yellow or orange bell peppers are good alternatives
  • 3 green onions, chopped chives are a suitable substitute
Aromatics
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced fresh is preferred for best flavor
  • 1 inch ginger, grated fresh is preferred for maximum impact
Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce tamari can be used as a gluten-free option
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar apple cider vinegar is a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil peanut oil is a great alternative
  • 1 teaspoon sugar maple syrup or honey can work as substitutes
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust for desired heat level
Oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil canola or sunflower oil works as alternatives
Optional Garnish
  • sesame seeds optional garnish for added crunch

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Wok
  • Cutting Board
  • knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
  2. Sauté the sliced onion for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Incorporate the shredded cabbage, julienned carrots, and sliced bell pepper, stir-frying for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Prepare the sauce by whisking together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and red pepper flakes.
  6. Combine the sauce with the vegetables, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
  7. Stir in the chopped green onions just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are prepped ahead of time for a smooth cooking process. Adjust seasonings to taste as desired.

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