Protein Veggie Stir-Fry | Quick 15-Minute Family Dinner

This Protein Veggie Stir-Fry is the definition of healthy fast food — ready in under 15 minutes, bursting with color, and packed with protein.
Whether you use tofu, chicken, or shrimp, this dish delivers a perfect mix of tender veggies, rich soy-ginger flavor, and satisfying texture that everyone in the family will love.

It’s a weeknight hero: one pan, minimal cleanup, and totally customizable. Serve it over rice or quinoa for a balanced, high-protein meal that fits right into your healthy lifestyle.

Protein veggie stir-fry with tofu and colorful vegetables in a skillet topped with sesame seeds.

🧰 Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring spoons

🧾 Ingredients Protein Veggie Stir-Fry

  • 1 cup tofu (cubed) or chicken breast (sliced)
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, snap peas)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • Optional: sesame seeds and green onions for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions Protein Veggie Stir-Fry

  1. Heat sesame oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add garlic and ginger, sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add tofu or chicken and cook until golden (3–4 minutes).
  4. Toss in vegetables and stir-fry for 5–7 minutes until tender-crisp.
  5. Pour in soy sauce and toss to coat evenly.
  6. Serve warm with rice, noodles, or quinoa.

🧺 Summary

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 4

⚡ Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 280
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Carbs: 20 g
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💡 Expert Tips

  • For a gluten-free version, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
  • Add chili flakes or sriracha for a little heat.
  • Use pre-chopped frozen veggies to save time.
  • Double the batch for easy lunch leftovers.

Conclusion

Fast, fresh, and flavorful — this Protein Veggie Stir-Fry is the kind of meal every family needs in their weekly rotation.
It’s balanced, colorful, and full of nutrients — proof that healthy eating can be deliciously simple. 🥢✨

Protein veggie stir-fry with tofu and colorful vegetables in a skillet topped with sesame seeds.

Protein Veggie Stir-Fry | Quick 15-Minute Family Dinner

A colorful, protein-packed veggie stir-fry ready in 15 minutes. Made with tofu or chicken, mixed vegetables, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil — light, flavorful, and family-approved!

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup tofu cubed or chicken breast (sliced)
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, snap peas
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • Optional: sesame seeds and green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • – Knife and cutting board
  • – Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Heat sesame oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add garlic and ginger, sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add tofu or chicken and cook until golden (3–4 minutes).
  4. Toss in vegetables and stir-fry for 5–7 minutes until tender-crisp.
  5. Pour in soy sauce and toss to coat evenly.
  6. Serve warm with rice, noodles, or quinoa.

Notes

⚡ Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
• Calories: 280
• Protein: 22 g
• Fat: 12 g
• Carbs: 20 g
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💡 Expert Tips
• For a gluten-free version, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
• Add chili flakes or sriracha for a little heat.
• Use pre-chopped frozen veggies to save time.
• Double the batch for easy lunch leftovers.

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