Easy Vegetable Stir-Fry (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Sauce

01 - ⅓ cup soy sauce
02 - 3 tablespoons water
03 - 2 tablespoons dry sherry or Chinese rice wine
04 - 1 teaspoon Asian/toasted sesame oil
05 - 2 teaspoons sugar
06 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
07 - ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
08 - ¼ teaspoon dry mustard

→ Vegetables and Aromatics

09 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
10 - 1 pound broccoli, cut into 1-inch florets
11 - 7 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and thinly sliced
12 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
13 - 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
14 - 3 scallions, thinly sliced, white/light green and dark green parts separated
15 - 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

# Instructions:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, dry sherry, sesame oil, sugar, cornstarch, red pepper flakes and dry mustard. Set aside.
02 - Bring 1 inch of water to boil in a large nonstick skillet. Cook broccoli for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain in colander, rinse with cold water, and set aside to drain fully.
03 - Wipe skillet dry. Heat vegetable oil over high heat. Cook mushrooms and peppers for 5-6 minutes until mushrooms are browned and peppers softened.
04 - Add garlic, white/light green scallions, and ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Return broccoli to pan and heat through. Add sauce and cook until thickened and vegetables are coated, about 30 seconds. Garnish with dark green scallions and serve.

# Notes:

01 - Can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free soy sauce
02 - Serve with rice if desired
03 - Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner