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Easy • Vegetarian

Speedy Peanut Butter Stir-Fry

A quick and flavorful vegetarian stir-fry with a rich, savory peanut butter sauce that's ready in minutes.

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
Speedy Peanut Butter Stir-Fry

Forget takeout! This Speedy Peanut Butter Stir-Fry is your new go-to for a fast, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying meal. It's packed with crisp veggies and a dreamy, creamy peanut butter sauce that will have you coming back for more. Best part? It's on your table in about 20 minutes!

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

For the Sauce

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium)
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup water (or more, to thin)

For the Stir-Fry

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil or olive oil
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets
  • 2 carrots, thinly sliced or julienned
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas or snow peas
  • Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
  • Chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup (or honey), grated ginger, minced garlic, and water until smooth. If it's too thick, add a little more water until it reaches a pourable consistency.

  2. Step 2

    Heat sesame oil (or olive oil) in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add broccoli florets and carrots and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender-crisp.

  3. Step 3

    Add sliced red bell pepper and snap peas (or snow peas) to the skillet. Continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes, until vegetables are vibrant and tender-crisp.

  4. Step 4

    Pour the peanut sauce over the vegetables, tossing to coat everything evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened slightly and is bubbling.

  5. Step 5

    Serve immediately over cooked rice or noodles. Garnish with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro, if desired.

Tips

  • Feel free to add your favorite protein like chicken, tofu, or shrimp. Cook it first, then add the veggies.
  • Adjust the sweetness and spiciness of the sauce to your liking. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.

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