Fermented Veggie Winter Stir-Fry (Printable)

Hearty winter vegetables sautéed with aromatics and topped with kimchi for a probiotic-rich, warming meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 small head broccoli, cut into florets
02 - 2 medium carrots, sliced on the bias
03 - 1 small parsnip, peeled and sliced
04 - 1 small sweet potato, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
05 - 1 cup shredded green cabbage
06 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced

→ Aromatics

07 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauces & Oils

09 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
10 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey

→ Fermented Veggies

13 - 1 cup kimchi, chopped

→ Garnish

14 - 2 green onions, sliced
15 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

# Method:

01 - Prepare all vegetables and aromatics before starting to cook.
02 - In a large wok or skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat.
03 - Add ginger and garlic; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add carrots, parsnip, sweet potato, and broccoli. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until they start to soften.
05 - Add cabbage and bell pepper. Continue stir-frying for another 3–4 minutes until all vegetables are crisp-tender.
06 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, and maple syrup. Pour over the vegetables and toss to combine.
07 - Remove the pan from heat. Add chopped kimchi and gently toss to combine, preserving the beneficial probiotics.
08 - Serve hot, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way kimchi transforms at the end of cooking keeps its probiotic powers intact while mellowing into something silky and addictive
  • Root vegetables that usually feel heavy become bright and energizing when they hit high heat with the right aromatics
  • Everything comes together in one pan, making weeknight dinners feel like youre treating yourself without the cleanup guilt
02 -
  • The secret to keeping kimchis probiotic benefits intact is adding it at the very end after the pan is off the heat
  • Cutting your sweet potato into matchsticks instead of cubes makes all the difference between raw centers and perfectly tender pieces
  • Sesame oil has a lower smoke point than some oils, so keep an eye on your heat and adjust down if things start smoking
03 -
  • Preheat your pan for a full 2 minutes before adding oil, and give the oil another minute to heat up before tossing in aromatics
  • Work in batches if your vegetables are crowding the pan, otherwise theyll steam instead of getting those gorgeous caramelized edges
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