Vegetables with Cashew Nuts Recipe | Sauteed Vegetables | Chinese Stir Fry

cashew nuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Peanuts are more affordable while providing a similar crunch.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Liquid aminos are a gluten-free alternative with a similar flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is cheaper and can be used for cooking.

Prepare the mixed vegetables by washing and cutting them into bite-sized pieces.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add the mixed vegetables to the skillet, stirring frequently for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.

In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, cornstarch, and water to create a slurry.

Pour the soy sauce mixture over the vegetables, stirring to coat evenly for 1-2 minutes.

Add cashew nuts to the skillet, mixing well to incorporate them with the vegetables.

Season with black pepper and a drizzle of sesame oil, stirring to combine.

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.

Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

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