Rainbow Veggie Stir-Fry with Tamarind Glaze

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A vibrant stir-fry featuring crisp vegetables in a tangy-sweet tamarind sauce that highlights natural colors without overpowering flavors. This Asian vegetarian recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs broccoli florets, carrots, and red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 2 cups broccoli florets and cook for 2 minutes until bright green, then drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 cup sliced carrots and 1 cup sliced red bell pepper, and stir-fry for 3 minutes until slightly tender.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 cup snap peas and the drained 2 cups broccoli florets to the skillet, and stir-fry for 2 minutes until all vegetables are crisp-tender.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp tamarind paste, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 cup water until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Pour the tamarind sauce over the vegetables in the skillet and stir to coat evenly. Cook for 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped scallions. Serve immediately.

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