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16 Easy 30-Minute Stir-Fry Recipes to Spice Up Busy Nights

Alex Loh
Alex Loh Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD February 21, 2020
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Steak, Pepper & Sugar Snap Stir Fry

Make busy nights simpler with these easy stir-fry dinners that are on the table in 30 minutes or less. There's something on this list for everyone with the Mushroom Tofu Stir-Fry or the Steak, Pepper & Sugar Snap Stir-Fry. The best part about these recipes? You'll only need to cook in one pan! Less clean up means more family time and that's a win for everyone.

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Easy Shrimp Stir-Fry with Green Pepper, Pineapple & Bacon

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This sweet, spicy and super-easy shrimp-and-vegetable stir-fry starts with a very small amount of bacon in the wok, which creates drippings that add tons of smoky flavor to the vegetables and shrimp that go in next. Keep the salt in check by using reduced-sodium tamari sauce. To complete this easy healthy dinner, add cooked brown rice. Source: EatingWell Magazine, April 2019

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Tofu & Broccoli Stir-Fry

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We like broccoli best in this tofu stir-fry, but any mixture of vegetables you have on hand will work. One way to get great tofu texture without deep-frying is to toss the tofu in cornstarch before stir-frying. Let it cook for several minutes without stirring to help it develop a little crust. Serve with: Chinese egg noodles or rice noodles and a glass of Riesling. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2010

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Thai Chicken Stir-Fry with Basil & Cashews

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This quick chicken stir-fry recipe is flavored with classic Thai ingredients: savory fish sauce balanced with tangy lime juice and plenty of fresh basil. Have all the ingredients prepared and ready to add to the wok before you turn on the heat. Serve with brown rice. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2014

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Szechuan Tofu & Green Bean Stir-Fry

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This spicy vegetarian stir-fry is a great way to use green beans when they're bountiful and inexpensive at the supermarket. You can also try it with other vegetables, such as broccoli or peppers, just make sure to cut them into small pieces so that they cook quickly. Coating the tofu in cornstarch before you cook it gives it a light crust. Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2010

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Steak, Pepper & Sugar Snap Stir Fry

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Turn to this beef stir-fry recipe for a quick and easy dinner. The tender, spicy steak is cooked in the same wok or skillet as the crisp, colorful vegetables and smells divine as the dish is cooking. Source: 400 Calorie Recipes

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Mushroom & Tofu Stir-Fry

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This tofu veggie stir-fry is quick and easy, making it a great go-to weeknight meal. Baked tofu has a firm, toothsome texture that crisps well in a hot pan. You can find it in flavors like teriyaki and sesame, both of which are delicious here. Or opt for a smoked version, which has the same texture with a more robust flavor. Serve over brown rice. Source: EatingWell Magazine, December 2019

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Spicy Orange Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry

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With fresh broccoli, ginger, red bell peppers and plenty of fresh citrus, this healthy beef stir-fry is sure to become a favorite. And it's ready in 30 minutes, making it the perfect healthy weeknight dinner. Serve with brown rice. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 1997

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Stir-Fried Japanese Eggplant with Garlic-Soy Sauce

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If you like "eggplant in garlic sauce" from your favorite Chinese restaurant, this is the dish for you! It's spicy and slightly sweet, but not sticky-sweet like some restaurant versions tend to be. Keep some basic Asian condiments in your arsenal and you can easily and quickly pull off this garlic eggplant recipe at home! Also, because this whole dish comes together very fast, have everything ready to add to the pan before you start cooking. Source: EatingWell.com, October 2019

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Chinese Ginger Beef Stir-Fry with Baby Bok Choy

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All of the ingredients for this easy beef stir-fry recipe are cooked in one wok (or skillet), so not only is the meal-prep fast for this healthy dinner, cleanup is quick too. Look for Lee Kum Kee Premium oyster-flavored sauce in the Asian-foods aisle of your grocery store. It has the most concentrated oyster flavor. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Fall 2019

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Green Bean, Eggplant & Shrimp Stir-Fry

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This healthy eggplant and shrimp stir-fry recipe has a Korean-inspired gochujang sauce. Because stir-fries cook up quickly, have all the ingredients prepped and next to the stove before you turn on the heat. Serve over brown rice or rice noodles. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2016

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Orange-Scented Beef Stir-Fry

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Orange marmalade is the secret ingredient in this quick stir-fry. For variations, substitute chicken, shrimp, pork or tofu for the beef; adjusting the cooking time accordingly. Source: EatingWell Magazine, Fall 2004

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Carrot, Snow Pea & Chicken Stir-Fry

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This healthy snow pea and chicken stir-fry recipe has a citrusy mojo sauce. Because stir-fries cook up quickly, have all the ingredients prepped and next to the stove before you turn on the heat. Serve over brown rice or soba noodles. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2016

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Broccoli, Mushroom & Beef Stir-Fry

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This healthy beef and broccoli stir-fry recipe has a Korean-inspired gochujang sauce. Because stir-fries cook up quickly, have all the ingredients prepped and next to the stove before you turn on the heat. Serve over brown rice or rice noodles. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2016

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Bell Pepper, Bok Choy & Pork Stir-Fry

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This healthy pepper and pork stir-fry recipe has a citrusy mojo sauce. Because stir-fries cook up quickly, have all the ingredients prepped and next to the stove before you turn on the heat. Serve over brown rice or rice noodles. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2016

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Pea Pod and Carrot Stir-Fry

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This quick-and-easy vegetable stir-fry uses bottled minced ginger and garlic as well as purchased shredded carrots, so it will be ready to eat in just 15 minutes. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Spicy Pork & Green Bean Stir-Fry

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This vibrant, lip-tingling Sichuan stir-fry is ready in just 20 minutes. Reddish-brown Sichuan peppercorns--which are technically a dried berry husk--have a tart and slightly woodsy flavor beneath their slow-burning heat. Look for them in Asian markets or the bulk section of natural-foods stores. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2018

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    1 of 16 Easy Shrimp Stir-Fry with Green Pepper, Pineapple & Bacon
    2 of 16 Tofu & Broccoli Stir-Fry
    3 of 16 Thai Chicken Stir-Fry with Basil & Cashews
    4 of 16 Szechuan Tofu & Green Bean Stir-Fry
    5 of 16 Steak, Pepper & Sugar Snap Stir Fry
    6 of 16 Mushroom & Tofu Stir-Fry
    7 of 16 Spicy Orange Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry
    8 of 16 Stir-Fried Japanese Eggplant with Garlic-Soy Sauce
    9 of 16 Chinese Ginger Beef Stir-Fry with Baby Bok Choy
    10 of 16 Green Bean, Eggplant & Shrimp Stir-Fry
    11 of 16 Orange-Scented Beef Stir-Fry
    12 of 16 Carrot, Snow Pea & Chicken Stir-Fry
    13 of 16 Broccoli, Mushroom & Beef Stir-Fry
    14 of 16 Bell Pepper, Bok Choy & Pork Stir-Fry
    15 of 16 Pea Pod and Carrot Stir-Fry
    16 of 16 Spicy Pork & Green Bean Stir-Fry

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