Garlic Butter Stir-Fried Vegetables (Print Version)

Colorful vegetables tossed in garlic butter and soy sauce. Simple, savory, and ready in 15 minutes.

# Ingredients:

→ Stir-Fry

01 - 1 cup broccoli florets
02 - 0.5 cup carrots, thinly sliced
03 - 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 0.25 teaspoon salt

→ Sauce

08 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
09 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
10 - 2 tablespoons water

# Instructions:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Set aside.
02 - Heat butter or olive oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until aromatic.
03 - Add sliced carrots and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring often.
04 - Stir in broccoli florets and mushrooms, continuing to cook for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are tender yet crisp.
05 - Pour the prepared sauce over the vegetables. Toss to evenly coat and cook for an additional minute until the sauce slightly thickens. Season with salt and black pepper.
06 - Transfer the stir-fried vegetables to a serving plate. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired and serve immediately while warm.

# Notes:

01 - For a dairy-free version, select olive oil instead of butter. Adjust vegetable selection based on seasonality for optimal freshness.