Healthy Stir Fry Recipes You Have to Try
If you’re on the hunt for healthy stir-fry recipes, you’re in the right place! I love preparing stir-fries for dinner as they are quick, easy, and efficient to whip up! You can combine anything you fancy, so be free to play with flavors, textures, and spices. Stir fries usually call for loads of very high sodium sauces, but the good thing is – you can get all of them in healthier form!
Also, ginger, garlic, and chilis are three stir-fry staples that are an incredible source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory components! I listed fifteen different stir-fry ideas to inspire you! Write to me in the comments; which one is your favorite?
Thai Peanut Chicken, Edamame, and Quinoa Stir Fry
This is a beautifully balanced dish with slow-digesting carbs, lean protein, healthy fats, and loads of micronutrients from veggies. The main ingredients are quinoa, chicken breasts, broccoli florets, edamame, bell peppers, and nuts!
Cabbage Stir Fry
Cabbage is a super low-calorie ingredient stuffed with micronutrients, so it is a flawless base for stir-fry. Add some ground chicken for a lean protein source, plus some carrots, onions, and cilantro for the best smack. I love the idea of serving it with brown rice noodles!
Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry with Beef
Zucchini noodles are the holy grail of a low-carb diet! Here, they are married with carrots, broccoli florets, and beef fillet into a nutritious and delicious rhapsody. The sauce is also rich in antioxidants because of ginger, garlic, and chili flakes.
Healthy Cashew Chicken Stir Fry
Chicken tenders, broccoli, and red bell pepper are the usual ingredients of stir-fries, but the addition of raw cashews is genius! What’s more, the sauce is definitely a healthier variety, as it calls for lower sodium ingredients! Serve it with brown rice and green onions for the best taste!
Kale and Sweet Potato Stir Fry
This is probably one of my favorite dinner options – fantastic stir fry with sweet potato, tri-colored quinoa, kale, and mushrooms. It is incredibly aromatic but still low in sodium due to the liquid aminos, soyaki, and garlic in the recipe.
Thai Basil Chicken
If you’re craving an aromatic, low-calorie, high-protein bite, you’ve found it! Basil definitely skyrockets the taste of plain chicken breasts! It is a terrific fusion of flavors: savory, sweet, and spicy – I love the pairing of red chili and honey!
Vegan Brussels Sprouts Stir Fry
This veggie stir fry is a magnificent side dish, as it has a very low protein content. But the good thing is – it pairs with everything: tofu, fish, chicken, turkey, beef… Also, I made it with less oil, and it was completely fine!
Asparagus and Salmon Stir Fry with Ginger
One serving of this amazing spicy stir fry contains 42 grams of protein! This is because both salmon and edamame are in the recipe, while asparagus and bok choy are overloaded with antioxidants and micronutrients.
Eggplant and Mushroom Stir Fry
Eggplants and mushrooms pair wonderfully, as they both have a rich, meaty texture with tons of fiber and no fat at all. Of course, go for lower-sodium varieties of sauces and vegetable broth. The toppings are also spot on!
Turkey Spinach Stir Fry
Turkey is one of the finest lean protein sources, plus it pairs with any and every vegetable there is. If you don’t fancy spinach, you can go with any other addition; it really doesn’t matter.
Cauliflower Stir Fry
This exact recipe for cauliflower stir fry is more of a side dish, as it is a fusion of cauliflower, bell peppers, white, and green onions, but you have a bunch of ideas in the article to make it a full feast! Plus, there are healthier substitutes for all the flavorful additions.
Beef and Bok Choy Stir Fry
This stir fry is a protein bomb, as it involves both lean sirloin steak and mushrooms, while bok choy provides tons of antioxidants and fiber. Of course, use low-sodium varieties of chicken broth and soy sauce to keep your heart healthy!
Shrimp and Zucchini Stir Fry with Homemade Teriyaki
This stir fry is a fusion of all lean and micronutrient-rich ingredients: shrimp, zucchini, garlic, ginger, water chestnuts, and scallions. But the best part of it is definitely homemade teriyaki sauce based on low-sodium soy sauce and maple syrup instead of regular sugar!
Tofu Stir Fry
Tofu is the best vegan source of protein and a popular ingredient in different stir-fries. I love the addition of fresh chili paste for some kick! This stir-fry pairs wonderfully with brown rice, cauliflower rice, rice noodles, or quinoa.
Healthy Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
Chicken and broccoli are a powerful duo! Chicken thighs are a fine source of protein, while broccoli is loaded with fiber and vitamins C, K, A, and folate. Also, coconut aminos are a superb low-sodium substitute for soy sauce.
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