Stir-fry carrots, asparagus, broccoli, runner beans and sugar-snap peas together for a tasty and healthy family meal
Our guide on how to prepare and cook runner beans will make this recipe even easier!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into thin sticks
- About 100g (3½oz) each asparagus tips, tenderstem broccoli, runner beans, and sugar-snap peas
- About 4 tbsp balsamic vinaigrette (we like the one by Marks & Spencer)
- Handful of chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Method
- Heat the oil in a large wok or pan. Add the carrot sticks and stir-fry for a min. Add the asparagus stems, halved lengthways, broccoli, and sliced runner beans. Stir-fry for another min, then add the sugar-snap peas and asparagus tops and fry for a couple of mins.
- Stir in the vinaigrette, sprinkle with parsley and seasoning, then serve.
Top Tip for making Five veg stir-fry
Use whatever veg you have to hand to make a colourful stir-fry.
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