Name: Chinese-inspired vegetable stir fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 piece white onion; 1 piece carrot; 3 piece cloves of garlic; 1 piece block of tofu (can be smoked); 1 piece red pepper; 1 piece courgette; 1 cup cooked edamame; 1/4 head Chinese cabbage; 60 ml soy sauce (or tamari); 2 tbsp maple syrup; 120 ml water; 1 tsp seasoning; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1.5 tbsp cornflour

A quick, simple and nutritious one-pot dish, ready in under 30 minutes. Full of colour, flavour and nutrients.

Do you love Asian flavours but want a quick, simple and nutritious homemade alternative? Then this vegetable stir fry is just right for you! Ready in under 30 minutes, full of colour, flavour and nutritious ingredients – ideal for a quick, balanced meal.

This stir fry will win you over

The best thing about stir fry dishes is how adaptable they are. You can use any vegetables you have to hand, the key is to bring it all together with a delicious sauce. This recipe is perfect for those days when you need something quick, yet still healthy and tasty. Plus – it doesn't require any special cooking skills, so anyone can make it without trouble.

Nutritional value and benefits

This stir fry is a real vitamin bomb! It is packed with:

Inspiration for the stir fry recipe

The inspiration for this stir fry comes from classic Asian dishes, where quick cooking at a high temperature is important, as it keeps the ingredients fresh and crunchy. The real star of the dish is of course the sauce – the combination of soy sauce, maple syrup and spices creates a perfect balance of salty, sweet and umami flavours.

If you like Asian recipes, also check out this one: one-pot peanut noodles

Serving and extras

This stir fry goes wonderfully with cooked rice, but you can also combine it with noodles or quinoa, or even have it as a stand-alone dish. If you want to take the dish up a notch, add: