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22 Easy Weeknight Stir-Fry Recipes

These recipes are fast, simple and full of the good stuff (saucy vegetables, fluffy rice and flavourful garnishes).
teriyaki shrimp stir fry in a pan

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.

Teriyaki beef stir fryPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Duck Noodle Bowl

This five-spice noodle bowl only takes 35 minutes to make! Get our duck noodle bowl recipe.

Two bowls of noodle stir fry with duck and sliced cucumbers, on a yellow tablecloth. (Photo: Erik Putz; Food styling by Matthew Kimura; Prop styling by Madeleine Johari)

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.

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Crispy tofu stir fry with peanut saucePhoto, Roberto Caruso.

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.

Sweet & sour chicken stir fry with pineapple and peppersPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

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.

A bowl of rice and spicy pork stir-fry on a purple tablecloth.Photo, Erik Putz. Food styling, Matthew Kimura. Prop styling, Madeleine Johari.

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.

A blue bowl with a shrimp stir-fry and sesame seeds.Photo, Erik Putz.

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.

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A bowl of chicken chow mein on top of two stripped tablecloths.Photo, Roberto Caruso.

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.

A blue bowl of noodles, beef stir fry and cucumbers.Photo, Erik Putz.

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.

Coconut chicken stir-fry with broccoli on white rice topped with basil and sliced red Thai chilis on a black bowl with black chopsticks(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

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.

A light blue bowl of stir-fried quinoa with shrimp and vegetables.Photo, Erik Putz.

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.

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a blue plate full of sweet and sour pineapple chicken topped with green onion and sesame seeds.(Produced by Aimee Nishitoba. Photography: Christie Vuong. Food styling: Ashley Denton. Prop Styling: Cailen Speers)

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.

A mint green bowl with noodles, honey-ginger tofu and vegetable stir-fry. Photo, Erik Putz.

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.

A white bowl with chicken fried cauliflower rice, on top of a blue and white tablecloth.Photo, Erik Putz.

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.

A white bowl with pineapple-pork fried rice.Photo, Roberto Caruso.

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.

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Kung Pao chicken stir fry made with soy sauce and sherry and fresh ginger, sesame oil, skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; cornstarch; sugar; honey; sriracha; bell peppers; green onions; and cashews for a post on an easy weeknight 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.

A white plate of crispy tofu with peanut sauce.Photo, Roberto Caruso.

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.

A pan with Teriyaki shrimp stir-fry on a red, yellow and orange tablecloth.Photo, Andreas Trauttmansdorff.

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.

Garlicky Chicken Fried Rice in a wok made with day-old rice; eggs; sesame oil; onion; garlic; chicken breasts; edamame; red bell pepper; and soy sauce for a post on an easy Garlicky Chicken Fried Rice recipe(Photo: Erik Putz)

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.

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A white bowl with white rice and sweet and spicy beef stir-fry.Photo, Roberto Caruso.

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.

A pot of ginger-chicken stir-fry with greens.

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.

Tangy Fried Rice With Pork in a skillet on a linen napkin next to chopsticks and a pinch bowl of fresh cilantro. The fried rice is made with ground pork; carrot; snow peas; eggs; lime; soy sauce; sriracha and cilantro for a post on an easy, fast Tangy Fried Rice With Pork recipe(Photo: Sian Richards)

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.

Saucy eggplant and pork stir fry, made with lean ground pork, ginger, tofu, eggplant, garlic, chili-garlic sauce, oyster sauce, green onion and chilis for a post on an easy saucy eggplant and pork stir fry recipe(Photo: John Cullen)

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