Spring Vegetable Stir-Fry with Lemon Zest
A vibrant medley of crisp asparagus and snap peas tossed in garlic-infused oil, finished with bright lemon zest and fresh herbs.
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Category: Vegetarian
Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
- 12 oz, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces asparagus
- 8 oz, strings removed sugar snap peas
- 4, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated) spring onions
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add asparagus and sugar snap peas, and stir-fry for 3 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Step 2: Add white parts of spring onions, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant without browning.
- Step 3: Stir in rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, and lemon zest, then toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Step 4: Cook for 1 more minute until vegetables are glossy, then remove from heat. Stir in green parts of spring onions and serve immediately.