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Szechuan Veggie Stir Fry

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Szechuan Veggie Stir Fry is a bold and fiery vegan dish packed with crisp-tender vegetables tossed in a spicy, garlicky, and slightly sweet sauce. With its signature numbing heat and vibrant flavors, it’s a quick, healthy, and satisfying alternative to takeout.

Ingredients

  1. 2 cups broccoli florets
  2. 2 bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), sliced
  3. 1 cup carrots, julienned or thinly sliced
  4. 1 cup snow peas or snap peas
  5. 1 cup mushrooms (shiitake or button), sliced
  6. 1/2 cup baby corn or water chestnuts (optional)
  7. 3 garlic cloves, minced
  8. 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  9. 3 green onions, chopped
  10. 2 tbsp neutral oil (or water for oil-free)

For the Szechuan Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp Szechuan chili paste or chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil (optional)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper or ground Szechuan peppercorns

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, chili paste, sesame oil, cornstarch, water, and peppercorns or red pepper. Set aside.

  1. Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil or water, then sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, and mushrooms. Stir fry for 5–7 minutes until crisp-tender.
  3. Add snow peas and baby corn, cooking for another 1–2 minutes.
  4. Pour the prepared sauce into the pan and toss to coat. Cook 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the vegetables.
  5. Stir in green onions, remove from heat, and serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

  1. Add tofu, tempeh, or edamame for more protein.
  2. Use bok choy, zucchini, or cabbage for variety.
  3. For gluten-free, substitute tamari or coconut aminos for soy sauce.
  4. Top with crushed peanuts or a drizzle of peanut butter for a nutty twist.
  5. Adjust spice level by adding more or less chili paste or Szechuan peppercorns.

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