We love stir-fry veggies. Frozen vegetables make these dishes convenient—and packed with flavor!
13 Ways to Use Frozen Stir-Fry Veggies
Updated on Sep. 29, 2024
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Hamburger Stir-Fry
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a quick, easy hamburger stir-fry that uses ground meat instead of the traditional beef strips. It has a nice sauce and is different enough to feel like a treat for the taste buds! —Kathi and John Horst, Westfield, New York. Next, try this dairy-free vegan stir-fry recipe.
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 399 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 516mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
Also try this simple, versatile and healthy chicken stir fry recipe that can be made with almost whatever you have on hand.
2/13
Easy Fried Rice
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This easy fried rice recipe really captures the flavor of fried rice served in restaurants. Use leftover chicken for a satisfying meal that’s easy to put together. —Lori Schweer, Mapleton, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 476 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 133mg cholesterol, 1077mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein.
3/13
Thai Red Curry Chicken & Vegetables
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The key to this curry chicken is getting complex flavors without heaviness. For the veggies, I like colorful pea pods, sweet red peppers and water chestnuts. —David Dahlman, Chatsworth, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup chicken curry with 3/4 cup rice and 3/4 cup vegetables: 511 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 606mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 41g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 3 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
4/13
Speedy Salmon Stir-Fry
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Salmon is a staple where I live, so I tried it in a stir-fry. My recipe has an orange glaze, but I like it with lime, too. —Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup stir-fry with 2/3 cup rice: 498 calories, 19g fat (3g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 394mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 5g fiber), 26g protein.
5/13
Beef Orange Stir-Fry
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This dinner for two is loaded with lots of flavor and color. Red pepper flakes add a little kick to the orange beef sauce, and the tender veggies add a pop of color. — Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups with 1/2 cup rice: 390 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 396mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1 fat.
6/13
Tuscan Pork Stew
Total Time
8 hours 45 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Tender chunks of pork slowly cook in a nicely seasoned, wine-infused sauce. Add some crushed red pepper flakes to this pork stew for a little extra kick.—Penny Hawkins, Mebane, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 235 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 548mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 0.500 fat.
7/13
Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a colorful and comforting Thai peanut chicken stir-fry with just a touch of heat from crushed red pepper. If you want even more color, add frozen stir-fry veggies. —Lisa Erickson, Ripon, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 384 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 575mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 2 fat.
8/13
Asian Beef and Noodles
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Asian beef recipes don’t get much simpler. This colorful, economical stir-fry dish takes only five ingredients—all of which you’re likely to have on hand. Serve with a dash of soy sauce and a side of pineapple slices. —Laura Stenberg, Wyoming, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 383 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 546mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein.
9/13
Crab Quiche with Hollandaise
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings (2/3 cup sauce)
From the Recipe Creator:
I discovered this quiche at a diner during a motorcycle road trip with my husband. It was so amazing, I worked to duplicate it back home. Our family loves the results. —Amy Knight, Lake Linden, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 511 calories, 38g fat (21g saturated fat), 310mg cholesterol, 754mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 19g protein.
10/13
Honey Chicken Stir-Fry
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I’m a new mom, and my schedule is very dependent upon our young son, so I like meals that can be ready in as little time as possible. This all-in-one chicken stir fry recipe with a hint of sweetness from honey is a big time-saver. —Caroline Sperry, Allentown, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup stir-fry: 249 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 455mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 starch.
11/13
Beef Teriyaki Noodles
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
At our house, we love to combine fresh ingredients with a pantry product. This version starts with beef, onions, peppers and mushrooms, since we always have them on hand, but make the dish your own—bring out your inner chef! —Richard Robinson, Park Forest, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 403 calories, 20g fat (5g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 541mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein.
12/13
Thai Red Curry Chicken
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I recreated a favorite red curry chicken dish from a restaurant, and now I cook it almost weekly for my family. On a busy night, frozen stir-fry veggies really speed things up. —Mary Shenk, DeKalb, Illinois
13/13
Stir-Fried Steak & Veggies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a stir-fry that's even faster than Chinese takeout. It's easy, filling and a winner every time. And it can be ready in under 30 minutes for tonight! —Vicky Priestley, Alum Creek, West Virginia
