22 Easy Weeknight Stir-Fry Recipes
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
For fast, filling and flavourful weeknight meals, turn to one of these stellar stir-fry recipes. From a lightened-up version of fried rice made with cauliflower to a spicy-sweet Kung Pao chicken, every night can be a stir-fry night.
Teriyaki Beef Stir-Fry
This teriyaki beef stir-fry recipe is also easy to take vegetarian, just swap out the beef for extra-firm tofu, lightly fried in oil to crisp up the edges. Get our teriyaki beef stir-fry recipe.
Duck Noodle Bowl
This five-spice noodle bowl only takes 35 minutes to make! Get our duck noodle bowl recipe.
Crispy tofu stir-fry with peanut sauce
This nutty stir-fry is customizable to your mood—it works just as well if you swap in chicken. Get our crispy tofu stir-fry with peanut sauce recipe.
Sweet & sour chicken stir-fry with pineapple and peppers
The fluffy white rice, saucy bites of chicken and sweet pineapple with lightly sautéed vegetables are dinnertime perfection. We could eat this every night! Get our sweet and sour chicken stir-fry recipe.
Spicy pork stir-fry with celery and mushrooms
Chili-garlic sauce gives this pork dish a great zing, delicious mushrooms soak up the sauce, while the celery provides just the right amount of crunch. And it all comes together in just 15 minutes! Get our spicy pork stir-fry recipe.
Sesame shrimp stir-fry
Loaded with bok choy, garlic and sesame seeds, this shrimp stir-fry is a healthy and no-fuss weeknight dinner. Get our sesame shrimp stir-fry recipe.
Chicken chow mein
Stir-fried dishes come together very quickly over high heat. The key is to have all your ingredients ready before you begin cooking. Get our chicken chow mein recipe.
Dan dan celeriac noodles stir-fry
If you like zucchini noodles, meet your new favourite veggie spiral: Celeriac “noodles.” Toss them in a dan dan stir fry to give your weeknight dinner a kick. Get our dan dan celeriac noodles stir-fry recipe.
Coconut Chicken Stir-Fry With Broccoli
Whisk. Toss. Fry. This sweet stir-fry is a breeze to whip up–perfect for those Friday nights when you’re looking for something simple to make. Get our coconut chicken broccoli stir-fry recipe.
Stir-fried quinoa with shrimp and vegetables
Ready in just 25 minutes, making stir-fry for dinner is looking even easier than usual. Get our stir-fried quinoa with shrimp and vegetables recipe.
Sweet And Sour Pineapple Chicken
Sweet, spicy and oh-so-delicious, you’ll never crave take-out again! Get our sweet and sour pineapple chicken recipe.
Honey-ginger tofu and vegetable stir-fry
Hello, Meatless Monday. This stir-fry is ready in less than 30 minutes (and tastes delicious). Get our honey-ginger tofu and vegetable stir-fry recipe.
Chicken fried cauliflower rice
To boost the health quotient on chicken fried rice, ditch the rice in favour of cauliflower. Get our chicken fried cauliflower rice recipe.
Pineapple-pork fried rice
In this twist on classic fried rice, we pair pork with tangy-sweet pineapple for a tropical finish. Get our pineapple-pork fried rice recipe.
Kung Pao Chicken Stir-Fry
This delicious soy-sherry sauce works just as well with pork or firm tofu. As with all stir-fries, all ingredients should be prepped and measured before you start to cook. Get our Kung Pao chicken stir-fry recipe.
Crispy tofu with peanut sauce
Serve with a side of sautéed red peppers and green beans. On its own, this crispy tofu with peanut sauce makes for a delicious stir-fried appetizer. Get our crispy tofu with peanut sauce recipe.
Teriyaki shrimp stir-fry
Plump, juicy shrimp, zucchini and red pepper get a fast toss in the pan with teriyaki for a fresh shrimp stir-fry dinner. Get our Teriyaki shrimp stir-fry recipe.
Garlicky Chicken Fried Rice
The trick to this easy dish is using day-old rice (freshly cooked rice will turn to glop). Cook rice, spread it on a baking sheet and cool in the fridge. Get our garlicky chicken fried rice recipe.
Sweet and spicy beef stir-fry
Beef, veggies and cashews, plus rice and red wine = dinner tonight! Get our sweet and spicy beef stir-fry recipe.
Ginger-chicken stir-fry with greens
This simple dish is packed with protein and vitamin A. Serve with rice or noodles for a complete nutrient-filled meal. Get our ginger-chicken stir-fry with greens recipe.
Tangy Fried Rice With Pork
Fast, fresh and better than takeout, this veggie-rich meal is an easy weeknight go-to when you’re in a hurry. Get our tangy fried rice with pork recipe.
Saucy Eggplant And Pork Stir-Fry
Eggplant, garlic, ginger, chilies and oyster sauce meld together into one delicious dish. Get our saucy eggplant and pork stir-fry recipe.
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