Spicy Peanut Stir-Fry with Mixed Vegetables
A quick and colorful stir-fry packed with crunch and heat, featuring peanut butter sauce and seasonal veggies. This thai-inspired asian ready in about 40 minutes pairs sliced bell peppers, head, florets broccoli, julienned carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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
- 2, sliced bell peppers
- 1 head, florets broccoli
- 1 lb, julienned carrots
- 1/2 lb snow peas
- 3 tbsp peanut butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup, uncooked rice
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook rice according to package instructions. Set aside.
- Step 2: Heat olive oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add broccoli, carrots, and snow peas; stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Step 3: Stir in peanut butter, soy sauce, and sriracha. Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens. Toss with cooked rice and serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Spicy Peanut Stir-Fry with Mixed Vegetables take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 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 Spicy Peanut Stir-Fry with Mixed Vegetables?
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 sliced bell peppers from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spicy Peanut Stir-Fry with Mixed Vegetables?
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 Spicy Peanut Stir-Fry with Mixed Vegetables for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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.
What goes well with Spicy Peanut Stir-Fry with Mixed Vegetables?
Thai asian like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
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Made with what I had on hand and it still came out great.
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Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
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Reliable weeknight option. Not going to blow your mind but always satisfying.
