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Vegetable Stir-Fry

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Vegetable Stir-Fry

A fast, colorful Chinese-inspired meal using crisp homegrown vegetables.

~20 mintotal~153 kcalper serving~8g protein~10g carbs~10g fat

Estimated. Worked out from the ingredients using the UK food composition tables, so treat it as a guide rather than a measurement. A typical recipe lands within about a quarter of the true figure. Makes about 2.

Ingredients

  • 2-3 heads bok choy
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 green onions
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1-2 tbsp soy sauce
  • Optional: honey, ginger, chili flakes, tofu

Cooking Steps

  1. Chop bok choy, slice peppers, mince garlic

  2. Heat sesame oil in wok over high heat

  3. Add garlic, stir-fry 30 seconds

  4. Add vegetables, toss for 2-3 minutes

  5. Add soy sauce, toss to coat

  6. Serve immediately over rice

Optional Enhancements

  • Gluten-free: tamari instead of soy sauce
  • Spicy: add fresh chili or Sichuan pepper
  • Protein: tofu, mushrooms, edamame
  • Leafy greens: chard or spinach instead of bok choy

Plant & Growing Tips

  • Bok choy: Cool-season crop, sow in early spring or autumn
  • Bell peppers: Start indoors 8-10 weeks before transplanting
  • Green onions: Plant sets or sow directly

Natural Pest Control

  • Nasturtiums deter aphids
  • Diluted garlic soap spray for soft-bodied pests
  • Row covers protect bok choy from cabbage moths

Harvest

  • Bok choy: Harvest whole heads before flowering
  • Peppers: Harvest when firm and glossy
  • Green onions: Cut when 6-12 inches tall

Storing & Freezing

Best eaten fresh. Leftovers keep 1-2 days refrigerated.

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