Cabbage Stir Fry Vegetables (Printable version)

Quick and flavorful cabbage with crisp vegetables in savory Asian-inspired sauce. Ready in 25 minutes.

# What you need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium head green cabbage, thinly sliced
02 - 1 large carrot, julienned
03 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 2 green onions, sliced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated

→ Sauce

07 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
08 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
09 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
10 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
11 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Garnish

12 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
13 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional)

# How To:

01 - Prepare all vegetables as directed and set aside.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, maple syrup or honey, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
03 - Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
04 - Add a splash of oil (such as avocado or canola), then add garlic and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Add carrots and bell pepper, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes.
06 - Add cabbage, and stir-fry until it just begins to wilt, about 4-5 minutes.
07 - Pour the prepared sauce over the vegetables and toss to coat evenly.
08 - Cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
09 - Remove from heat, stir in green onions, and garnish with sesame seeds and fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cabbage stays crisp tender not mushy like so many stir fries out there
  • You probably have everything in your pantry right now
  • It comes together faster than ordering takeout
02 -
  • High heat is your friend here but keep everything moving so nothing burns
  • The cabbage will shrink down significantly as it cooks so do not be alarmed by how full your pan looks initially
03 -
  • Cut your vegetables uniformly so everything cooks at the same rate
  • Have all ingredients prepped before you turn on the heat because stir frying happens fast

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