Fermented Veggie Winter Stir-Fry (Printable)

Hearty winter vegetables stir-fried with ginger, garlic, and 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 (optional)

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

# How To Make It:

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 probiotics in kimchi stay alive because you add it at the very end, giving your gut a boost while heating everything else up
  • It turns humble winter vegetables into something crave-worthy and restaurant-worthy in under 20 minutes
02 -
  • I once made the mistake of adding the kimchi too early and it turned the whole dish bitter and mushy, those probiotics are delicate little creatures
  • Cutting your sweet potato and carrots too thick means they'll still be raw when everything else is done, err on the side of thinner slices
03 -
  • If your kimchi is particularly sour, add another teaspoon of maple syrup to balance things out
  • Heat your serving bowls before plating, it keeps the dish warmer longer and feels extra comforting on cold nights
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