Comforting Fermented Veggie Winter Stir-Fry (Printable Version)

Hearty winter vegetables sautéed with aromatic ginger and garlic, finished with tangy kimchi for a warming, probiotic-rich meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 Vegetables

13 - 1 cup kimchi, chopped

→ Garnish

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

# Directions:

01 - Cut and measure all vegetables and aromatics before beginning the cooking process.
02 - Heat toasted 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 and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add carrots, parsnip, sweet potato, and broccoli florets. Stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
05 - Add shredded green cabbage and sliced red bell pepper. Continue stir-frying for 3 to 4 minutes until all vegetables reach crisp-tender texture.
06 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, and maple syrup until well combined.
07 - Pour the sauce mixture over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
08 - Remove pan from heat. Add chopped kimchi and gently toss to combine, preserving beneficial probiotics.
09 - Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The whole thing comes together in under 40 minutes, which means dinner isn't a production.
  • Kimchi added at the end keeps all those good probiotics intact, so you're actually getting something your gut appreciates.
  • It's naturally vegan but tastes indulgent enough that nobody notices what's missing.
02 -
  • If you cook the kimchi, you kill the probiotics, which defeats half the purpose, so add it after you've turned off the heat and respect that it's doing good work in your digestive system.
  • Don't skip prepping everything first; stir-frying moves too fast for last-minute scrambling, and it shows in the final dish.
03 -
  • Buy pre-grated ginger from the refrigerated section if you're short on time; it's not as pristine as fresh grated but it gets you 90 percent of the way there.
  • Toast your own sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes before serving; they taste nuttier and more intentional than buying them pre-toasted.
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