Easy, Quick and No-Chop Stir-Fry (Serves 2)

A quick, colourful, high-protein meal using a ready-made mixed stir-fry vegetable bag.

Ingredients

• 1 bag (approximately 400g) mixed stir-fry vegetables of your choice
• 200g firm tofu, chicken, prawns or lean beef, sliced
• 1 tbsp olive or sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
• 150g wholewheat noodles or brown rice

Stir-Fry Sauce

• 2 tbsp reduced-salt soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp honey (optional)
• Chilli flakes to taste (optional)

To Serve

• 1 tbsp mixed seeds (sesame, pumpkin or hemp)
• Spring onions or fresh coriander
• Lime wedges

Method

1. Cook the noodles or brown rice according to the packet instructions.
2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok.
3. Cook your chosen protein until browned and cooked through.
4. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds.
5. Add the mixed stir-fry vegetable bag and stir-fry for 4–6 minutes until the vegetables are just tender but still crisp.
6. Stir in the sauce and cook for another minute.
7. Serve with the noodles or rice and finish with mixed seeds, fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime.

Fit2Shine Tip

Using a ready-made stir-fry vegetable mix is an easy way to eat a wide variety of vegetables without any preparation. Add extra mushrooms, spinach, beansprouts or edamame beans to boost your plant diversity and protein even further.