Vegetarian Stir-Fry with Beignets

 

Vegetarian Stir-Fry with Beignets

Vegetarian Stir-Fry with Beignets

Servings: 4

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Vegetarian Stir-Fry Ingredients:

• 1 cup broccoli florets

• 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced

• 1 zucchini, sliced

• 1 carrot, julienned

• 1/2 cup snap peas

• 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced

• 2 tbsp olive oil (or your preferred cooking oil)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1-inch piece of ginger, grated

• 3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free option)

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp rice vinegar (optional)

• 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

• Cooked rice or noodles (for serving)

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Beignets Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1 large egg

• 2 tbsp butter, melted

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

• Vegetable oil (for frying)

• Powdered sugar (for dusting)

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Instructions:

For the Stir-Fry:

1. Prepare the veggies:
   Wash and chop all the vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.

2. Stir-fry the vegetables:
   Heat olive oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. Add the veggies:
   Start with the broccoli and carrots, and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes. Then, add the bell pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, and snap peas. Stir-fry for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

4. Add the sauce:
   Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar (if using). Toss the vegetables to coat them evenly in the sauce.

5. Serve:
   Serve the stir-fried veggies over cooked rice or noodles. Sprinkle with sesame seeds for garnish, if desired.

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For the Beignets:

1. Make the batter:
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

2. Heat the oil:
   In a large pot or deep skillet, heat about 2-3 inches of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. The oil is ready when it reaches around 375°F (190°C) or when a small drop of batter sizzles immediately when dropped into the oil.

3. Fry the beignets:
   Using a spoon or small ice cream scoop, drop small balls of batter into the hot oil. Fry in batches for about 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and puffed.

4. Drain and dust:
   Remove the beignets from the oil and drain them on a paper towel-lined plate. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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Serve Together:

• Serve the stir-fry over rice or noodles as a savory dish.

• Enjoy the beignets as a sweet, fluffy dessert alongside your stir-fry for a complete meal.