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Thai Peanut Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe

A colorful, crunchy vegetable stir fry tossed in a creamy Thai peanut sauce. Quick, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Stir Fry:
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 small zucchini sliced
  • 1 carrot julienned
  • ½ cup snap peas
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
For the Peanut Sauce:
  • ¼ cup peanut butter creamy or crunchy
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • ¼ cup water adjust for consistency
For Serving:
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice or noodles
  • 2 tbsp chopped peanuts
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Method
 

  1. Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, red pepper flakes, and water in a bowl. Set aside.
  2. Heat sesame oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add bell pepper, broccoli, zucchini, carrot, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 5–6 minutes until tender but crisp.
  5. Pour peanut sauce over the vegetables and toss until evenly coated.
  6. Cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
  7. Serve immediately over jasmine rice or noodles.
  8. Garnish with peanuts, sesame seeds, and cilantro. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 350
  • Total Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 12g

Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Vitamin A: 50%
  • Vitamin C: 60%
  • Iron: 15%
  • Magnesium: 20%
  • Folate: 18%

Pro Tips for the Best Stir Fry

  • Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
  • Adjust spice level with more or less red pepper flakes.
  • Swap rice for quinoa for extra protein.

Final Thought

This dish proves that peanut butter belongs in more than just sandwiches. A little sweet, a little spicy, and completely addictive! 🥢