Easy Thai Basil Vegetable Stir Fry

Name: Easy Thai Basil Vegetable Stir Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked rice, cooked according to package instruction (I like short-grain brown rice); 3 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp coconut oil; 1 head broccoli, chopped into florets; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 2 cups snap peas, trimmed; 3 carrots, peeled and chopped; 3 cups thai basil (regular basil will work too); 2 tbsp tamari; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1/2 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp coconut sugar (brown sugar works too)

May 13, 2016

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Need dinner in a hurry? This Easy Thai Basil Vegetable Stir Fry makes a hearty, but veggie-packed meal for those nights when you’re low on time and energy.

Are you a cookbook hoarder collector?! I have quite the cookbook collection and there is no shame in my game!

Yes, I buy the cookbooks for the recipes but I actually love the pictures and the writing just as much, if not more than the food! I am “that person” that completely changes up the recipe depending on what I have in my kitchen or what I’m feeling that night… so while I do love getting new inspiration for dishes, I rarely follow them to a tee!

I recently picked up Chrissy Teigen’s Cravings cookbook and was so impressed! I think she’s hilarious and I love how much she loves food. She had a recipe for Thai Basil Chicken which inspired me to make my own vegetable version. My version is really nothing like hers but it’s so delicious!

Thai Basil Vegetable Stir Fry Ingredients

Rice – for serving. I like short-grain brown rice but you can use white rice or cauliflower rice too!
Vegetables – broccoli, bell pepper, snap peas, carrots, and garlic cloves.
Coconut oil – a high heat oil that is great for stir frys.
Thai basil – if you can’t find Thai basil, regular basil works as well!
Stir fry sauce – a delicious combination of tamari, fish sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil and coconut sugar.

How to make Thai Basil Stir Fry

STEP 1: Cook the rice according to package directions and set aside.

STEP 2: In a small bowl, mix the sauce ingredients and set aside.

STEP 3: Add coconut oil to a large pot and melt over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and saute for one minute or until fragrant. Add in the broccoli, bell pepper, snap peas and carrots.

STEP 4: Add the sauce to the pan with the vegetables and cover the pot with a lid. Allow veggies to steam in the sauce for about 3 minutes.

STEP 5: Stir in the basil and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes or until the basil has wilted completely.

STEP 6: Serve over rice and enjoy!

Can I add protein?

Absolutely! This would be delicious with tofu or chicken. I recommend adding either protein to the pot after cooking the garlic. Sauté until lightly browned on each side and then add the vegetables and sauce and follow the rest of the recipe as directed.

How to Store Leftovers

If you have any leftovers you can store them all in an airtight container. I like to store my rice and vegetables together to save on dishes and for easy reheating but you can store separately if you’d like! Store in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.