Lentil and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Spicy Peanut Sauce
A quick, nutrient-packed stir-fry combining tender lentils, sautéed veggies, and a spicy peanut sauce for a bold Mediterranean twist. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs lentils, broccoli, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 260 calories and feeds 4, 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.
Ingredients
- 1 cup, cooked lentils
- 1 cup, florets broccoli
- 1 cup, julienned carrots
- 1, sliced bell peppers
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tsp, grated ginger
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp grated ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 2: Toss in 1 cup julienned carrots and 1 cup broccoli florets. Cook for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Add 1 sliced bell pepper and 1 cup cooked lentils. Stir to combine.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tsp sriracha, and 1/4 cup water. Pour over the stir-fry and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables. Serve immediately.
