Description
A quick and flavorful Garlic Butter Stir-Fried Vegetables recipe featuring a vibrant mix of broccoli, carrots, bell pepper, zucchini, and snap peas, enhanced with garlic, butter, and olive oil for a deliciously tender-crisp side dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- ½ cup snap peas or green beans
Seasonings and Fats
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari (optional)
- Juice of ½ lemon (optional)
- Chopped parsley or sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the fats and garlic: In a large skillet or wok, warm 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, just until fragrant but not browned.
- Cook harder vegetables first: Add the sliced carrots and broccoli florets to the pan. Stir-fry these for 2–3 minutes to begin tenderizing them while preserving crispness.
- Add softer vegetables: Incorporate the sliced red bell pepper, zucchini, and snap peas or green beans into the skillet. Continue stir-frying for an additional 4–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until all vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Season the vegetables: Sprinkle in ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and add 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari if using. Mix well to distribute the flavors evenly.
- Brighten the dish: Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the cooked vegetables to add brightness and a fresh zing, if desired.
- Garnish and serve: Transfer the stir-fried vegetables to a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley or sesame seeds. Serve warm as a side dish or over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Feel free to swap in your favorite vegetables or use a frozen stir-fry vegetable mix if short on time.
- This dish works wonderfully as a side or can be served over rice or noodles to make a full meal.
- Using tamari makes this recipe gluten-free.
- Be careful not to burn the garlic during sautéing as it can turn bitter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stirfrying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
