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Healthy Chinese Vegetable Stir-fry (vegan, soy-free option, gluten-free,paleo)

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Eyecandypopper

A healthy and delicious way to eat more vegetables at home, without take-out and additives!

Ingredients

  • 1 head organic broccoli (washed)
  • 1 organic sweet red pepper (washed)
  • 1 large onion (peeled)
  • 2 medium-size carrots (washed, ends trimmed)
  • 2 organic celery stalks (washed, ends trimmed)
  • 1/2 large green cabbage (outer leaves discarded)
  • 8 medium-size organic cremini mushrooms (washed, dried)
  • 3 cups brown basmati rice
  • spring or filtered water
  • sesame oil for cooking (not toasted sesame)

Sauce

  • 2 tsp Worcester sauce (look for a vegan sauce and organic if possible)
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1/3 cup coconut amino (soy-free 'soy' sauce, available in health food stores)
  • 2 tsp sesame oil (toasted or not, your choice)
  • 2 Tbsp water (spring or filtered)
  • 2 Tbsp organic gluten-free soy sauce/tamari sauce (because non-organic soy is usually always GMO, it is important to choose organic soy products) For a soy-free option, use more of the coconut amino instead of soy sauce.
  • 1 tsp organic cornstarch (since the majority of commercial cornstarch is made with GMO corn, it is important to buy organic cornstarch)
  • a pinch of black pepper
  • No salt is necessary in this recipe!

Instructions

  1. Put a medium size pot over high heat, with the rice and 3 times as much water (always use spring or filtered water to reduce chemicals). Bring to a boil, and then keep cooking, boiling, for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked. Drain and put aside in a warm area.
  2. While the rice cooks, put a large pan over medium heat, with 1-2 Tbsp sesame oil. While it's warming up, mince the onion (cut into small pieces). Put in the pan and cook for a couple of minutes, stirring often.
  3. While this cooks, slice the carrots and the celery, and add to the pan with the onion. Continue cooking and stirring often.
  4. While this cooks, cut cabbage into very thin slices, and add to the pan. Then slice the mushrooms and add to the pan, stirring often. (you might need to add some sesame oil if the pan is too dry)
  5. Finally, cut the sweet pepper in thin slices, and the broccoli into bite-size florets, as well as cutting the broccoli "trunk" into thin slices (peel it first). Add all this to the pan and cover with a lid for 4-5 minutes (stirring a couple of times during that time).
  6. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by mixing all the ingredients in a bowl. Pour over the veggies, mix and cook 2-3 more minutes.
  7. Serve over the rice, and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Please look for organic and vegan coconut amino sauce and worcester sauce.


Note: I do not believe anyone should worry about counting calories, but here is the nutritional information for one serving
Calories: 683kcal | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 1105mg | Potassium: 1307mg | Carbohydrates: 142g | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 11g | Protein: 18g | Vitamin A: 7175% | Vitamin C: 219.9% | Calcium: 191% | Iron: 3.6%