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Stir Fry: Veggies and Rice Noodles

Ingredients

  • 2 –4 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1- inch knob of ginger minced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 zucchini 1/4-inch slices cut in semicircles
  • 1 cup carrots diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 red pepper thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 1 orange pepper thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 1 cup mushrooms thinly sliced
  • 2 scallions chopped, greens reserved as garnish
  • 1 cup baby bok choy thinly sliced
  • 2 cups rice noodles soaked and/or cooked according to instructions (we used pad thai noodles)
  • 1 cup Coconut Sweet Chile stir-fry sauce or Thai Lime Basil stir-fry sauce

Instructions

Step 1: Preparation

  • Have all your aromatics and veggies ready to go in the pan; soak and/or cook noodles according to instructions.

Step 2: Season Pan

  • If using a wok or cast iron, heat the dry wok first until it is ripping hot, add 2–3 tablespoons of oil, swirl, and discard into a holding vessel. Skip this step if using stainless steel.

Step 3: Cook Aromatics First

  • Place wok back on high heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add ginger and garlic and cook them quickly, spoon them out of the pan, and set them aside.

Step 4: Cook Veggies

  • Add more oil to the wok if needed and cook zucchini, carrots, and peppers individually for 3–4 minutes, until they are softened but still crisp. Don’t crowd your veggies, and cook in batches, using more oil if necessary. Remove each veggie from the pan and transfer to a large bowl before adding the next kind. Add more oil if needed and cook mushrooms and scallions together for 5–7 minutes until mushrooms are browned and caramelized. Add bok choy and cook for 2 more minutes. Add back in the other veggies and skip to step 6.

Step 5: Cook Proteins

  • Unless adding tofu or another vegetable-based protein, skip to step 6.

Step 6: Add Sauce

  • Add sauce to the pan by drizzling down the sides. Heat through. Start with 1/2 cup sauce and taste, add more if desired.

Step 7: Pulling It Together

  • Add noodles, toss, and heat though. Taste and determine if you want to add back in the aromatics cooked in step 3. Garnish and serve. Choose garnishes with recommendations provided for the different stir-fry sauces.