If you’re looking for a fresh, vibrant side dish that’s both healthy and packed with flavor, this easy, quick & colorful veggie stir-fry is for you! It’s one of those recipes that comes together quickly, uses simple ingredients, and adds a beautiful pop of color to your plate. Plus — it’s naturally vegan and gluten-free!
Why You’ll Love This Veggie Stir-Fry:
- Quick & Easy:: Ready in just 10 minutes, this stir-fry is perfect for busy weeknights when you need something fresh and fast.
- Vibrant & Colorful: With a beautiful mix of red, yellow, orange, green, and white veggies, this dish adds life to any plate and makes eating your veggies feel exciting.
- Healthy & Nutritious: Packed with fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, it’s a naturally wholesome side that’s also vegan and gluten-free.
- Perfectly Spiced: A warm, aromatic blend of coriander, cumin, and paprika gives these veggies a cozy, flavorful twist without being overpowering.
- Customizable Crunch: Cook it to your preferred texture — keep it crisp for a light, refreshing side or let it soften slightly for a tender, comforting bite.
- Versatile Side Dish: Pairs beautifully with rice, chicken, beef or even wraps and spring rolls. You can also enjoy it on its own as a light, satisfying meal.
Colorful Veggie Stir-Fry Ingredients
- Red & Yellow Bell Peppers: These peppers bring sweetness, vibrant color, and a slight crunch to the dish. The natural sugars in bell peppers caramelize slightly when stir-fried, adding depth of flavor and visual appeal.
- White Onions: Onions add a savory-sweet base with a mild sharpness that mellows as they cook. They enhance the overall flavor of the stir-fry and blend beautifully with the spices.
- Carrots: Carrots introduce natural sweetness, crunch, and a bright orange pop. Their firm texture balances the softer veggies, and their earthy taste complements the warm spices.
- Zucchinis: Zucchinis offer a mild, slightly sweet flavor and absorb spices well. Their soft texture contrasts nicely with the crunchier vegetables, and they help lighten the dish.
- Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste): Sea salt brings out the natural flavors of the vegetables and balances sweetness and spice while Black pepper adds a gentle heat and a subtle earthiness, enhancing the complexity of the spices without overpowering them
- Ground Coriander: Coriander adds a warm, citrusy, and slightly nutty note that brightens the dish. It pairs beautifully with cumin and balances the richness of the oil.
- Ground Cumin: Cumin offers an earthy, warm, and slightly smoky flavor. It’s the grounding spice in this mix, giving the dish a robust base.
- Paprika (1 tsp): Paprika adds a mild, sweet smokiness and a rich color to the dish. It ties all the flavors together, giving the veggies a hint of warmth and depth without too much heat.
- Cooking Oil: The oil helps conduct heat, allowing the vegetables to cook quickly at high temperatures while preserving their color and texture. It also carries the flavors of the spices and ensures even seasoning distribution.
How to Make Colorful Veggie Stir Fry
Start by julienning all your vegetables — the red and yellow bell peppers, carrots, zucchinis, and onions. Julienne simply means cutting them into thin, matchstick-sized strips. This not only helps them cook quickly but also makes the dish look extra appealing
Heat up 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, toss in all the julienned vegetables. You should hear a satisfying sizzle as they hit the pan — one of the best sounds in the kitchen!
Stir-fry the veggies for about 4-6 minutes, keeping them moving in the pan to cook evenly.
Sprinkle in the ground coriander, cumin, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.
Continue to stir-fry for another minute or two, adjusting the seasoning if needed. Cook to your preferred level of crunchiness — I personally love them with a little bite left in them!
This colorful veggie stir-fry makes a fantastic side dish for chicken, beef, pork, rice bowls, noodles, or even as a topping for wraps like spring rolls. It’s versatile, light, and loaded with natural flavor from the spices.
Pro Tip
Feel free to swap in other veggies you have on hand — like snap peas, broccoli, or mushrooms — and play around with different spice blends for a new twist every time.
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Quick & Colorful Veggie Stir Fry
Ingredients
Method
- Start by julienning all your vegetables — the red and yellow bell peppers, carrots, zucchinis, and onions. Julienne simply means cutting them into thin, matchstick-sized strips. This not only helps them cook quickly but also makes the dish look extra appealing.
- Heat up 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, toss in all the julienned vegetables. You should hear a satisfying sizzle as they hit the pan — one of the best sounds in the kitchen!
- Stir-fry the veggies for about 4-6 minutes, keeping them moving in the pan to cook evenly.
- Sprinkle in the ground coriander, cumin, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Continue to stir-fry for another minute or two, adjusting the seasoning if needed. Cook to your preferred level of crunchiness — I personally love them with a little bite left in them!
Notes
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