Hunan-Style Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetables with Garlic and Chili

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A vibrant medley of fresh vegetables quickly stir-fried with pungent garlic and spicy Hunan red chili flakes for a colorful, healthy side. This chinese-inspired vegetarian ready in about 17 minutes pairs broccoli florets, thinly sliced carrots, snap peas for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 7 min Serves 2 Chinese cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1.5 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat until hot. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp Hunan chili flakes, stir-frying for 30 seconds until aromatic.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 cup broccoli florets, 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots, 1/2 cup snap peas, and 1/2 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms to the wok. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp and bright in color.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 1.5 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp rice vinegar, stirring continuously to evenly coat the vegetables and deglaze the pan.
  4. Step 4: Drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the vegetables, season with salt to taste, and toss for 30 seconds before removing from heat. Serve warm as a side dish.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Hunan-Style Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetables with Garlic and Chili take to make?

Total time is about 17 minutes (10 min prep + 7 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Hunan-Style Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetables with Garlic and Chili?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep broccoli florets from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Hunan-Style Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetables with Garlic and Chili?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Hunan-Style Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetables with Garlic and Chili for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Hunan-Style Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetables with Garlic and Chili vegetarian?

Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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