Cashew and Veggie Stir-Fry
This vibrant cashew veggie stir-fry delivers restaurant-quality flavors in under 30 minutes! Packed with crisp vegetables, buttery cashews, and a glossy savory sauce, it's the perfect weeknight meal that's both satisfying and nutritious. Serve over rice or quinoa for a complete plant-based dinner.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 285kcal
Ingredients
- For the Sauce:
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth or water
- 2-3 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
For the Stir-Fry:
- 1-2 tbsp vegetable oil or water for sautéing
- 1 small onion sliced
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 head broccoli cut into florets (about 4 cups)
- 1 cup roasted cashews
- Optional vegetables: carrots mushrooms, bell peppers, zucchini, snow peas
- Cooked rice or quinoa for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch, vegetable broth, tamari, and sesame oil until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat oil or water in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and broccoli florets. Stir to combine.
- Pour 1/4 cup water or broth into the pan, cover, and steam broccoli for 5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Add roasted cashews, any optional vegetables, and stir to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the vegetables and stir continuously until sauce thickens and coats everything evenly, about 1-2 minutes.
- Serve immediately over cooked rice or quinoa.
Notes
For oil-free cooking, use water or vegetable broth for sautéing instead of oil
Cut all vegetables into similar-sized pieces for even cooking
Don't overcook the broccoli - it should remain bright green and slightly crisp
Raw cashews can be substituted but toast them in the pan for 2-3 minutes first for better flavor
Recipe is easily doubled for meal prep or larger families
Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in a skillet or microwave
For gluten-free option, use tamari instead of regular soy sauce
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3.2g | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 645mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g