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Sweet & Sour Vegetables

Sweet & Sour Vegetables

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir Fry
  • Cuisine: Chinese American
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring crisp vegetables and juicy pineapple coated in a glossy sweet and tangy sauce. Perfect as a main or side, this colorful stir fry brings restaurant style flavor right to your kitchen in just 30 minutes.


Ingredients

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  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium high heat and add vegetable oil.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, water, and cornstarch until smooth.
  3. Add garlic and ginger to the hot skillet and sauté briefly until fragrant.
  4. Add red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, broccoli, carrots, and onion. Stir fry for 4 to 5 minutes until tender crisp.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and stir continuously as it thickens and coats the vegetables, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Add pineapple chunks and cook for 1 additional minute.
  7. Remove from heat and serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Keep vegetables similar in size for even cooking.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan, cook in batches if needed.
  • Taste the sauce before serving and adjust sweetness or tanginess as desired.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: sweet and sour vegetables, vegetable stir fry, pineapple vegetables, easy vegan dinner, Chinese inspired vegetables