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- Makes 4 cups stir-fry + 2 cups quinoa
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Chinese five-spice powder brings deep flavor to this vibrant veggie medley. We opted for hot cooked quinoa in this stir-fry to mix things up, but you can use any grain of your choosing, including rice, barley, farro, or a multigrain blend. Stir-fry pro-tip: Stir the entire time you’re cooking so food cooks evenly and doesn’t burn.
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Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons pure cane sugar
- 2 teaspoons arrowroot powder
- 1 tsp. lime juice
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- ½ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 2½ cups small cauliflower florets
- ½ cup sliced shallots
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 baby bok choy, quartered
- 1 cup fresh sugar snap peas
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 2 cups hot cooked quinoa
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- For sauce, in a small bowl combine the first six ingredients (through Chinese five-spice powder) and ¾ cup water. Mix well.
- In a large wok or extra-large skillet cook and stir cauliflower, shallots, and garlic over high 5 minutes, adding water, 1 to 2 Tbsp. at a time, as needed to prevent sticking. Add bok choy, snap peas, and bell pepper; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are just starting to get tender.
- Stir sauce and add to wok. Mix well; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Serve over quinoa and sprinkle with chives.
Comments (11)
(4 from 5 votes)This recipe made a delicious healthy dinner. Thank you!
Allergic to bell peppers any suggestions for a substitute?
What can I substitute for bell peppers I’m very allergic?!
I think many things would work, eg, broccoli florets, sliced zucchini or butternut or acorn squash might be good
Did you really give it 3 stars because youre allergic to peppers? Lol wow. Also its a stir fry like pick a substitute veggie yourself its not that complicated
Will make again. Added garlic powder and extra soy sauce.
How many servings does this make? Would like to see recommended servings listed.
I think two cups is considered one serving
I make this so often since finding it. It's delicious and so easy!
Nice comment. This recipe sounds scrumptious, I'm planning to make it for dinner tonight! The only changes I'm thinking of making is substituting the soy sauce for coconut aminos (don't use any soy products anymore), coconut sugar for the regular sugar, and I don't have sugar snap peas, so maybe asparagus pieces or carrots. Can't wait! Thank you for the healthy (not just "stating it") recipe!
Bland. Will not repeat.