Stir-frying is a cooking technique where the ingredients are quickly fried in a small amount of hot oil while being stirred in a wok. You can make an easy stir-fry with just about anything. Once you understand the basic formula, you can make endless delicious variations—like this tasty vegan stir-fry!
Which vegetables are best for stir-frying?
Just about any vegetables will work in this meat-free, dairy-free vegan recipe. Popular add-ins include broccoli florets, sugar snap peas, carrots, onions, peppers, mushrooms and baby corn. You can even use a bag of frozen stir-fry vegetables.
Vegan Stir-Fry Ingredients
- Vegetable broth
- Soy sauce
- Packed brown sugar
- Cornstarch
- Garlic cloves
- Gingerroot
- Sesame oil
- Olive oil
- Broccoli florets
- Fresh sugar snap peas
- Carrots
- Onions
- Sweet red pepper
- Fresh mushrooms
- Whole baby corn
- Green onion
- Sesame seeds
- Hot cooked rice, optional
Directions
Step 1: Make the stir-fry sauce
In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients until smooth; set aside.
Step 2: Cook the vegetables
In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. To stir-fry like a restaurant chef, add the vegetables in batches.
First, add the broccoli, peas, carrots and onion. Stir-fry for 5 minutes. Then add the mushrooms, sweet red pepper, corn and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 4 to 5 minutes longer.
Editor’s Tip: Cut all the veggies in a similar size to ensure even cooking.
Step 3: Add the sauce
Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until sauce is thickened, one to two minutes. Top with green onions and sesame seeds.
Vegan Stir-Fry Variations
Toss in tofu or another vegan-friendly protein to bulk up the meal, like in this tofu stir-fry with Brussels sprouts or our light and bright asparagus tofu stir-fry.
Vegan Stir-Fry Tips
Can you make this vegan stir-fry recipe gluten-free?
Looking for a gluten-free stir-fry recipe? Replace the soy sauce with tamari, liquid aminos or coconut aminos. As with any gluten-free recipe, check the labels to be sure you’re buying GF products.
What do you serve with vegan stir-fry?
Serve any stir-fry recipe with a side of rice or tossed with noodles, like our Test Kitchen-approved ramen stir-fry!Â
