| Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 15 mins | Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 155 | 7g | 1g | 20g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 8g | 6g | 5g | 0.8g |
If you thought vegetables were a mundane addition to your everyday meal, then allow me to change your perspective with this remarkable Vegetable Stir Fry with Borage. As a Nebraska born-and-bred cook, my heart sings at the sight of fresh produce. I’ve learned through years of cooking that the simpler the ingredients, the more robust the flavors. This particular recipe is a love letter to all those who seeks a nourishing, flavorful dish while also taking advantage of the garden fresh bounty.
The Heart of the Recipe: Fresh Borage
The star of this dish is the humble borage, an under-appreciated plant that adds a surprising kick to this colorful stir fry. Taken from Healthline, borage comes with a host of health benefits. It’s not only rich in omega-6 fatty acids that aids in squash the dreadful signs of aging, but also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that could amplify your overall well-being. The borage leaves pack a wallop of flavor; likened to the taste of cucumber, it enhances the overall composition of the recipe, making it undeniably delicious.
Pairing with the Stir Fry.
This Vegetable Stir Fry with Borage is versatile enough to complement any protein of your choice; it could be grilled chicken, crispy tofu, or even a beautifully cooked steak. If you’re familiar with dishes like Ginger Stir Fry or Lemon Garlic Vegetable Stir Fry, you’ll appreciate how the borage brings a unique and playful twist to the classic recipe.
This veggie-loaded stir fry embodies a fundamental recipe that showcases the beauty of simplicity, making it possible to prepare a healthy, wholesome and satisfying meal without much fuss. It’s an ode to my Midwestern roots where meals are family occasions, and every dish is prepared with a purpose. A purpose not just to fill the stomach, but also to nourish the soul with the abundance that nature offers us.
Try out this Vegetable Stir Fry with Borage and I guarantee you, it will become a staple on your dinner rotation. As we always say around here: Fresh is best. Enjoying simple, heartland cooking is indeed a tasting adventure you shouldn’t miss.
What You’ll Need
- 1 cup of sliced carrots
- 2 cups of broccoli florets
- 2 red bell peppers, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
- 1 cup of sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup of snow peas
- 1/2 cup of sliced onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of hoisin sauce
- 1 cup of borage leaves, washed and chopped finely
Method
Step One
First, prepare your vegetables. Slice the carrots, red and yellow bell peppers, zucchini, and onions. Separate the broccoli into florets. Mince the garlic cloves and finely chop the borage leaves. Set them aside.
Step Two
Heat the vegetable and sesame oil in a large wok or frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the oils are heated, add in the sliced onions and minced garlic. Cook until they start to soften and become translucent.
Step Three
Add the sliced carrots to the wok and let them cook for about 1-2 minutes until they start to soften a bit. Follow this with the broccoli florets, red and yellow bell peppers, and zucchini slices. Stir-fry for about 3-5 minutes.
Step Four
Proceed to add in the sliced mushrooms and snow peas. Continue to stir-fry the vegetables for another 5 minutes, until the mushrooms have softened and the snow peas have brightened in color.
Step Five
Season the vegetable stir-fry with salt and pepper to taste. Then, add in the chopped borage leaves. Toss them into the stir-fry so that they’re well-distributed among the other vegetables.
Step Six
Lower the heat to medium, pour in the soy sauce and hoisin sauce. Stir the ingredients well to ensure that all the vegetables are nicely coated with the sauces. Allow it to cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Step Seven
Your Vegetable Stir Fry with Borage is ready! Serve it hot, and enjoy this healthy and flavorful meal!
