Description
Pumpkin Stir Fry is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of fresh pumpkin with a medley of colorful vegetables, creating a satisfying meal perfect for cozy evenings. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also offers a delightful twist on traditional stir fry, ensuring that even novice cooks can impress their family and friends. Serve it as a main or side dish, and watch everyone come back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pumpkin, peeled and cubed
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped finely
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- Cilantro (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and peeling the pumpkin; cut it into cubes. Slice the red bell pepper and chop the green onions finely.
- In a large pan over medium heat, heat olive oil until shimmering. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add pumpkin cubes to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes until they soften slightly.
- Stir in the sliced red bell pepper and green onions, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until vibrant colors appear.
- Drizzle soy sauce over the vegetables, stirring well to coat evenly. If using cilantro, toss it in just before serving.
- Serve hot over rice or enjoy as is.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg