Description
A nourishing and vibrant stir-fry featuring sautéed vegetables, whole grains, and your choice of lean protein, perfect for a wholesome meal any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa or brown rice
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 cup lean protein (chicken, tofu, or chickpeas)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup spinach
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Fresh herbs or sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring vegetables and protein.
- Set the grains to cook according to package instructions.
- Sauté the minced garlic and ginger in oil in a large skillet over medium heat until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add your chosen protein to the skillet and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes for chicken).
- Toss in the chopped veggies, stirring frequently until tender-crisp.
- Fold in the cooked grains and drizzle with soy sauce; stir well for 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh herbs or sesame seeds before serving hot.
Notes
Customize with your favorite sauces or spices. Ideal for meal prep; store in airtight containers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg