Vegetable Stir-Fry with Spicy Cilantro Herb Sauce
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Description
Crisp, yet tender fresh market vegetables are packed with flavor and drizzled with a spicy cilantro herb sauce for a delicious herbaceous tang.
Ingredients
Units
- 4 cups (960 ml) of mixed vegetables, sliced thinly: red/green/yellow bell pepper, yellow squash, zucchini, chinese eggplant, watermelon radishes, carrots
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) scallions
- 2 tblsp (30 ml) vegtable oil
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cilantro
- 2 tblsp tarragon, very finely chopped
For Cilantro Herb Sauce:
- 2 cups (480 ml) cilantro
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) of mint
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) of tarragon
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) scallions thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 inch piece of ginger peeled and sliced
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 Serrano chiles, both stemmed and 1 seeded (more seed means more spice, adjust accordingly)
- 2 tblsp sesame seeds, lightly toasted (1 tblsp brown and 1 tblsp black sesame seeds)
- 2 tblsp (30 ml) rice vinegar, unseasoned
- 4 tblsp (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the cilantro herb sauce: In a food processor, combine cilantro, mint, tarragon, scallions, ginger, and garlic. Add olive oil, vinegar, and 1/4 cup water. Pulse into a thick wet paste or purée. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender and vibrant in color.
- Add the scallions and stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and drizzle with the cilantro herb sauce. Toss to coat the vegetables evenly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For best results, use the freshest organic vegetables available.
- The sauce can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less ginger and garlic.
- Serve over rice or noodles for a more filling meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can the cilantro herb sauce be made in advance?
Yes, the sauce can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
How can I adjust the spice level of the dish?
You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less ginger and garlic, or by varying the amount of seeds in the Serrano chiles.
What is a good way to serve this stir-fry for a more filling meal?
Serve the vegetable stir-fry over rice or noodles to make it more filling.
Hello! This sounds good but I was wondering is theres an herb I can substitute the Tarragon ?