Healthy Dinner Idea

15-Minute Healthy Dinner Idea

Fast, flavorful, and balanced—this weeknight stir-fry is ready in 15 minutes.

Colorful weeknight stir-fry with vegetables in a skillet, steam rising

Easy Veggie Stir Fry Recipe

Prep: 5 minCook: 10 minTotal: 15 minServes: 2

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp neutral oil (avocado or olive)
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli florets, bell pepper strips, snap peas)
  • 1 cup thinly sliced protein (chicken breast, tofu, or shrimp)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice
  • Cooked brown rice or quinoa, for serving
  • Sesame seeds and sliced scallions, to finish

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
  2. Add protein; cook 2–3 minutes until just cooked through; remove to a plate.
  3. Add onion and mixed vegetables; stir-fry 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender.
  4. Stir in garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Return protein; add soy, honey, and vinegar; toss 30–60 seconds to glaze.
  6. Serve over warm rice or quinoa; top with sesame seeds and scallions.
15 Minutes High Protein Weeknight Gluten Free Option
Tip: Keep a bag of frozen stir-fry veg on hand—no chopping needed and dinner stays under 15 minutes.

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