This delicious stir fry vegetables recipe is made with everyday vegetables sauteed with simple Chinese black bean sauce. The sweet, spicy, and savory flavors will make you want to eat ALL your vegetables!
3tablespoonsAvocado Oilor any neutral flavored oil
1largeChinese Eggplantchopped into bite sized pieces
3Green Onionssliced; green and white part separated
1teaspoonFresh Gingergrated
2clovesGarlicminced
½largeRed Bell Pepperthinly sliced
2smallZucchinichopped into bite sized pieces
2bulbsBok Choyleaves separated and bulb chopped
Instructions
For the black bean sauce: (makes ¼ cup)
In a small bowl, whisk together packaged BLACK BEAN SAUCE, RICE COOKING WINE, WATER, BROWN SUGAR, and CHILI GARLIC SAUCE; set aside.
For the stir fry vegetables:
Preheat a large skillet or wok over med-high heat.
Combine EGGPLANT and 1 tablespoon OIL in mixing bowl. Toss to coat.
Add EGGPLANT to preheated skillet. Sauté until tender and lightly browned, tossing as needed. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
In the same skillet, heat remaining OIL. Add GREEN ONIONS (white part only), GINGER, and GARLIC. Sauté a few minutes until slightly tender, stirring as needed.
Add BELL PEPPER, ZUCCHINI, and BOK CHOY; sauté under tender, stirring as needed.
Add EGGPLANT back to vegetables; stir in BLACK BEAN SAUCE, reduce heat to low and simmer a few minutes until veggies are warmed through and sauce thickens.
Serve warm over rice, Asian noodles, or zoodles. Garnish with sliced GREEN ONION tops.
Store in airtight container up to 3 days in the refrigerator.