This quick vegetable stir-fry combines carrots, bell peppers, and onions in a hot pan with olive oil and soy sauce. The carrots add sweetness and crunch, the bell pepper stays bright and crisp, and the onion adds savory flavor as it softens.
Ready in about 20 minutes, it works well as a simple vegetable side dish or served with rice, noodles, or another favorite grain for a larger meal.
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Stir-Fry with Carrots, Bell Peppers and Onions
A quick vegetable stir-fry with crisp carrots, bell peppers, and onions tossed with soy sauce. An easy 20-minute side dish that pairs well with rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Equipment
Frying Pan
Cooking Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced onion and cook briefly.
- Add carrots and cook for a few minutes.
- Add bell pepper and stir well.
- Pour in soy sauce and mix evenly.
- Cook until vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Remove from heat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
• Slice the vegetables to a similar thickness so they cook evenly.
• Have all ingredients ready before heating the pan. Stir-frying moves quickly once the vegetables start cooking.
• Cook the carrots first because they take longer to soften than the bell pepper.
• Keep the vegetables slightly crisp rather than cooking them until completely soft.
• Taste before adding extra salt, since soy sauce already contains salt.
• For a complete meal, serve the stir-fry over rice or noodles. You can also add tofu or another protein of your choice.