Here’s a simple and flavorful recipe for Garlic Butter Stir-Fried Vegetables—quick, healthy, and perfect as a side dish or main with rice or noodles:
Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup snow peas or green beans
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tsp soy sauce or lemon juice for extra flavor
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds or chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prep Vegetables:
- Wash and cut all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Keep similar-cooking vegetables together if you want even cooking.
- Heat Pan:
- In a large skillet or wok, melt butter over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant (don’t burn it!).
- Stir-Fry Vegetables:
- Add the vegetables that take longer to cook first (carrots, broccoli).
- Stir frequently for 3–4 minutes.
- Add quicker-cooking vegetables (bell peppers, snow peas) and stir-fry another 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Season:
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and optional soy sauce or lemon juice.
- Toss to coat evenly in garlic butter.
- Serve:
- Transfer to a serving dish.
- Garnish with sesame seeds or parsley if desired.
💡 Tips:
- For extra flavor, add a splash of chicken or vegetable broth while stir-frying.
- Swap butter for olive oil if you prefer a lighter version.
- This recipe works great with a mix of frozen vegetables too—just reduce cooking time slightly.
If you want, I can give a super-fast Air Fryer version that makes the vegetables slightly caramelized while keeping them crisp—takes just 8–10 minutes. Do you want me to do that?
