Recipe

How to Make Vegetarian Stir-Fry in 15 Minutes

By Megan Prendergast at University of Texas

Stir-fry is the ultimate weeknight dinner. It’s easy, healthy and only requires one pan – how perfect. And this stir-fry recipe only takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Vegetarian Stir-Fry

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Servings: 2-3
  • Easy
Ingredients
  • 8 oz capellini
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 red onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 2 cup vegetable stock
  • 1/2 roasted red pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup broccoli, frozen
  • 3 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • Sriracha, to taste

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Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add salt and two tablespoons olive oil. Once boiling, add Capellini and cook according to package directions.

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Step 2

Heat one tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat in a frying pan or wok. Add onions and garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Add carrots and vegetable stock, and cook for 5-6 minutes, until carrots are nearly cooked and vegetable stock has reduced.

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Step 4

Add chopped roasted red peppers, and cook for about 1 minute.

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Step 5

Add broccoli and cook for another 3 minutes. If using raw broccoli (instead of frozen), add broccoli when you add the carrots.

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Step 6

Add cooked pasta to pan. Add soy sauce and Sriracha, and stir.

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Step 7

Serve and enjoy.

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