Basic Chinese Stir Fry Vegetables

A colorful assortment of vegetables are quickly stir-fried with a fragrant mixture of garlic and ginger in this simple vegetarian meal.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 406 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 4 cups water
• 2 cloves garlic
• sea salt to taste
• 2 cups uncooked brown rice
• 1 cup zucchini, chopped
• 1 tablespoon safflower oil
• 1 cup carrots, chopped
• 1 cup yellow squash, chopped
• 0.33333334326744 cup leeks, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring the brown rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.

Step 2

Heat the safflower oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the leeks, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir until the leeks have softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the zucchini, carrots, and yellow squash. Season with salt. Continue cooking and stirring until the vegetables have softened, about 2 minutes. Serve over brown rice.