Using Leftovers (Stir-Fry)

Tonight for dinner I am having leftover veggie stir-fry. It is so simple and gets rid of vegetables that need to be used before they turn bad. I also make stir-fried rice with leftover rice, but tonight I am just making a stir-fry because I need to use up some vegetables lying around in my fridge. My sister loves this recipe because there are so many flavors in this dish and it is simple to make. Simple seems to be the main ingredient in all my dishes. I have little time between school, home, and kids. Simple makes my life a lot easier.

Right now I have broccoli, carrots, a couple onions, and some sweet peas that need to be used. So to add a couple more ingredients my sister will go to the store after work and purchase some bean sprouts, mushrooms, celery, and baby corn. You can pick and choose whatever vegetable combination you like. It is all personal preference. The ingredients can be changed. I just keep the sauces and techniques the same.

Stir-Fried Vegetables

· 2 carrots

· 2 onions

· 2 garlic cloves

· 1 can baby corn

· 1 small head broccoli

· 1 cup sweet peas

· 1 cup bean sprouts

· 1 inch fresh ginger, grated with a lemon zester

· 5 mushrooms

· 2 celery stalks

· 3 tablespoons peanuts

· ¼ teaspoon sesame oil

· 2 table spoons soy sauce

First, wash and cut vegetables into bite-size pieces. Then add all ingredients into large skillet. Cook on medium heat. put ½ cup water and cover for 30 minutes. Stir constantly until half of the water is gone and a nice sauce forms. You can add more water as needed if the stir-fry is sticking to the skillet. I usually do not add salt because soy sauce is already very salty. But add what you wish. If I am feeling the need for spice I will add chili flakes or red chili powder, whichever I have around. Serve the stir-fried vegetables over rice or noodles. Tonight I am using rice.

I don’t eat meat but if you are a beef-loving Albertan, you might try Mike Robinson-Blakey’s Beef Stir Fry on Food.com.

Hope you enjoy. I know your much cleaner fridge will…. Cheers!

Photos by Ashley Cornish