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7-Ingredient Stir-Fries | 3 Quick & Delicious Recipes

7-Ingredient Stir-Fries | 3 Quick & Delicious Recipes
Lauren Dawes
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In need of something quick & delicious for dinner tonight?

Well, you’ve come to the right place. These incredible 7-ingredient stir-fries are ideal for throwing together when you’re after an easy meal that doesn’t require loads of time and effort to prepare and cook.

And just because they’re simple to make doesn’t mean they’re not absolutely packed with flavour. From rich black bean beef, sizzling salt & pepper chicken, and sweet soy-glazed tofu — we’ve got something super-tasty to suit everyone.

Plus, each one of these stir-fries — including the vegan one — provides a great boost of protein, perfect for keeping you feeling full & satisfied.

Here’s how to make them.

 

1. Black Bean Beef Noodle Stir-Fry

Serves 3

Ingredients

  • 2 sirloin steaks (sliced)
  • 2 garlic cloves (chopped)
  • 2 red chillies (chopped)
  • 3 spring onions (chopped)
  • 1 head of broccoli (chopped into florets)
  • 1 sachet black bean sauce
  • 200g egg noodles

Method

  1. First, heat a little oil in a large wok. Then add the steak strips and fry for a couple of minutes until browned, then set aside.
  2. Add the garlic, chillies, and spring onions and fry for a few minutes until softened. Then add the broccoli and cook for a further few minutes.
  3. Next, add the egg noodles and make sure to combine them with the other ingredients in the pan by using either tongs or a spoon to separate them. Stir everything well and fry for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Now, add the cooked steak strips back into the wok along with the black bean sauce. Stir everything well to make sure all the ingredients are evenly coated in the sauce.
  5. Fry for a final 2 minutes and then serve! Garnish with extra chopped spring onion for a nice crunch.
Calories Protein Carbs Fat
515 52g 52g 8g

 

2. Salt & Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry

Serves 3

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts (sliced)
  • 3 garlic cloves (chopped)
  • 3 red chillies (chopped)
  • 1 onion (sliced)
  • 1 green pepper (sliced)
  • 2 tbsp. dark soy sauce
  • 250g basmati rice (cooked)

Method

  1. First, heat some oil in a large wok, then add the chicken strips. Fry for a couple of minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked through and the outsides are beginning to turn golden brown. Then set aside.
  2. Next, add the garlic, chillies, onion, and pepper to the wok and fry for a few minutes until softened.
  3. Add the cooked chicken strips back to the wok and then fry all the ingredients together for a few minutes, tossing them together with tongs or a spoon.
  4. Now add the cooked rice and soy sauce and mix thoroughly to combine all the ingredients. Fry for a couple more minutes, then serve!
Calories Protein Carbs Fat
426 38g 57g 2.6g

 

3. Soy-Glazed Tofu Stir-Fry

Serves 3

Ingredients

  • 1 piece fresh ginger (chopped)
  • 3 spring onions (chopped)
  • 2 red chillies (chopped)
  • 1 pack firm tofu (cubed)
  • 1 tbsp. peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp. sweet soy sauce
  • 300g rice noodles

Method

  1. Heat your oil in a large pan or wok, then add the ginger, spring onions, and chillies. Fry on a high heat for a couple of minutes, stirring through.
  2. Next, add your cubes of tofu and fry for 3-4 minutes. Then add the peanut butter and soy sauce, stirring them through until everything in the wok is evenly coated.
  3. Then add your rice noodles, mixing well to combine them with everything else. Fry for a final 3-4 minutes and then serve up. Garnish with chopped spring onions and sesame seeds.
Calories Protein Carbs Fat
418 22g 52g 14g
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Lauren is an English Literature graduate originally from the South. She’s always loved swimming, has discovered the power of weight training over the past few years, and has lots of room for improvement in her weekly hot yoga class. On the weekends she’s usually cooking or eating some kind of brunch, and she enjoys trying out new recipes with her housemates – especially since shaking off student habits, like mainly surviving off pasta. Above all, she’s a firm believer in keeping a balance between the gym and gin. Find out more about Lauren’s experience here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-dawes-b4416aaa/
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