Turn fresh vegetables into these simple, quick yet delicious, and awesome stir-fry veggies. Pair with pasta or rice to make it a completely wholesome meal.
Today I am sharing with you our family’s favorite stir-fry veggies recipe. You can add cooked pasta to it and make a veggie pasta salad as a wholesome dish.
As a Food Engineer, I would always prefer prepared foods/meals that are frozen over those at normal temperatures but typically contain preservatives. Because subzero temperatures are sufficient to preserve foods from bacterial contamination. There is no need to add a ton of chemicals to make them last longer.
There are times when I am really busy and to be honest ready-to-eat mac’n cheese is my favorite comfort food (and savior, too!). When I plan on eating mac’n cheese, I ensure to balance my diet by incorporating tons of fresh and nutrient-dense veggies in my Food Plate. This way, I can enjoy my favorite macaroni and cheese while accommodating those busy schedules.
Research shows that Americans only meet MyPlate recommendations for vegetables, fruit, proteins, dairy, and grains seven days out of 365. We know that everyone wants to eat better but needs inspiration and simple solutions to choose from so they can make it a reality more often. You can refer to this article on Healthy Eating Diet /Balanced Diet for more information on balanced diet and MyPlate that I published a few months back. And we share such simple, nutritious and wholesome recipes on Watch What U Eat.
How are these stir-fry veggies nutritious?
These Italian-style sautéed vegetables are nutritious because it is prepared using
- fresh bell peppers – are loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants.
- broccoli contains an impressive amount of vitamin K. It is rich in vitamin A, potassium, and vitamin C. Moreover, it also contains manganese and vitamin B in moderate amounts. It is also packed with phytochemicals and antioxidants [1].
- it is prepared using olive oil, which is a good fat
Simple, Quick Yet Delicious and Nutritious Stir-fry Veggies
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Add garlic, onion, and saute for few mins.
- Then add diced bell peppers, broccoli and saute 5-6 mins.
- Add sundried tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper; mix well
- Before serving, top with some basil pesto and apple slices. Serve as a side to delicious pasta like mac’n cheese or any other dish
Notes
- You can reserve and use olive oil drained from a can of sun-dried tomato to stir fry veggies.
- You can also add some greens for added nutrition.
- If you are super busy, you can go with frozen peppers to cut down prep time.
I am a big fan of anything that has pesto in it, and your recipe took it to the next level! This dish is gonna be frequent in my kitchen!!
So delicious and basic, I love it!
Perfect for a veggie like me! 🙂
This stir fry sounds delicious!!
This looks so yummy! I love anything stir fry but haven’t try mixing it with macaroni. I’m so going to try making this. I know my family is going to love it. Thanks
Wow, that dish looks so perfect for my next lunch. So colorful and very easy to make. Thank you so much for sharing:)