Comforting Fermented Veggie Winter Stir-Fry (Printable)

Hearty winter vegetables stir-fried with aromatics and finished with tangy kimchi for a probiotic-rich, warming meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 small head broccoli, cut into florets
02 - 2 medium carrots, sliced on the bias
03 - 1 small parsnip, peeled and sliced
04 - 1 small sweet potato, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
05 - 1 cup shredded green cabbage
06 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced

→ Aromatics

07 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauces & Oils

09 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
10 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey

→ Fermented Vegetables

13 - 1 cup kimchi, chopped

→ Garnish

14 - 2 green onions, sliced
15 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

# Directions:

01 - Prepare all vegetables and aromatics before starting to cook.
02 - In a large wok or skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat.
03 - Add ginger and garlic; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add carrots, parsnip, sweet potato, and broccoli. Stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes until they start to soften.
05 - Add cabbage and bell pepper. Continue stir-frying for another 3 to 4 minutes until all vegetables are crisp-tender.
06 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, and maple syrup. Pour over the vegetables and toss to combine.
07 - Remove the pan from heat. Add chopped kimchi and gently toss to combine, preserving the beneficial probiotics.
08 - Serve hot, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Nutrient-Dense: Packed with fiber and vitamins from fresh winter produce.
  • Gut Health: Finished with live kimchi to provide beneficial probiotics.
  • Quick Cleanup: A one-pan meal that comes together in just 35 minutes.
02 -
  • Mise en Place: Because stir-frying moves quickly, have all your chopping done before the heat goes on.
  • Preserve Probiotics: Always remove the pan from the heat before tossing in the kimchi to keep the beneficial cultures alive.
  • Slicing Technique: Cut the sweet potato into thin matchsticks so they cook through in the same time as the softer vegetables.
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