Golden Beets Stir Fry is an absolutely delightful Meatless Main Dish. This tasty stir fry dish uses golden beets, broccoli, asparagus, zucchini, green beans, bell peppers, leeks and carrots. It's healthy, refreshing gluten free and vegan.
1largegolden beetpeeled and spiralized like curly fries
1leekgreen top removed, washed thoroughly and sliced and separated into rings
1/2bell peppercut in strips (red, orange or yellow preferred)
3/4cupmatchsticks carrots
1/2headbroccoli florets
1zucchinispiralized
1cupwhole green beansends removed
2clovesgarlicminced
1tbsp.dried parsley
1/2 tsp.dried basil
1/2tsp.sea salt
1/2tsp.ground black pepper
1/2tsp.dried marjoram
1/2tsp.dried thyme
1/2tsp.dried oregano
2-3tbsp.olive oil
1bunchasparaguscut only the top two inches and discard remaining stalks
1tsp.fresh thymefor garnish, if desired
Instructions
Place olive oil in a large frying pan and heat.
Add golden beets and sauté 5 minutes.
Add green beans, carrots and asparagus.
Sauté an additional 5 minutes.
Add sliced leeks separated into rings, bell pepper, carrots, zucchini spirals, garlic and seasonings.
Sauté 5-10 minutes over low-medium heat.
Stir in broccoli and cook an additional 5 minutes until vegetables are cooked through.
To serve, place a serving on a plate and sprinkle fresh thyme.
Notes
NOTE: Consider trying this with mushrooms, artichokes, and/or water chestnuts for different flavors.NOTE: You can garnish with fresh Italian six-cheese blend, if desired, and not trying to keep the meal vegan.