Fermented Veggie Winter Stir-Fry (Printable)

Hearty winter vegetables sautéed with ginger and garlic, finished with tangy kimchi for a probiotic boost.

# 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

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Wash and cut all vegetables and aromatics before beginning the cooking process to ensure smooth execution.
02 - Heat sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
03 - Add grated ginger and minced garlic to the hot oil; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
04 - Add carrots, parsnip, sweet potato, and broccoli florets. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften slightly.
05 - Incorporate shredded cabbage and sliced red bell pepper. Continue stir-frying for another 3–4 minutes until all vegetables reach crisp-tender consistency.
06 - While vegetables cook, whisk together soy sauce (or tamari), rice vinegar, and maple syrup in a small bowl until well combined.
07 - Pour the sauce mixture over the vegetables and toss thoroughly to coat evenly. Remove from heat and fold in chopped kimchi, mixing gently to preserve beneficial probiotics.
08 - Transfer to serving plates and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The fermented finish adds gut-friendly probiotics while keeping prep time under 20 minutes
  • Root vegetables become sweet and tender, creating perfect texture contrast with crisp kimchi
02 -
  • Remove the pan from heat before adding kimchi, high heat kills beneficial probiotics
  • Cut vegetables uniformly in size so everything finishes cooking at the same time
03 -
  • Let vegetables develop some char in spots, those browned bits add deep flavor
  • Taste your kimchi first, adjust sweetness based on its spice level
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