Quick And Tasty Stir-Fry #MeatFreeMonday | CaribbeanPot.com

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: hoisin sauce

Hoisin sauce is often less expensive and provides a similar sweetness.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh is a healthier protein alternative, while seitan is often cheaper.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork can be more cost-effective.

beef

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Lean beef is healthier, while chicken thighs can be a more affordable protein.

Prepare all ingredients beforehand as stir-frying goes quickly.

Wash and slice the chayote, removing the core with a paring knife.

Heat a wide nonstick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil.

Add diced onion and garlic to the pan, stirring to avoid burning the garlic.

Add freshly grated ginger and stir for about 30 seconds until softened.

Add fresh ground black pepper and a small amount of sesame oil (1/4 teaspoon) to the pan.

Add tougher vegetables: sliced chayote, carrots, and string beans, and stir for about 1 minute.

Add broccoli florets to create steam and help cook the vegetables.

Add bell pepper and 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce, adjusting for salt as needed.

Make a hole in the center of the stir-fry and add 2 tablespoons of hoisin sauce, stirring to combine.

Add 1 cup of savoy cabbage and toss everything together, cooking for about 1-1.5 minutes until the cabbage is slightly wilted.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then turn off the heat and let residual heat finish cooking the dish.

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