Cabbage Garlic Soy Peas (Printable View)

Tender cabbage and sweet peas stir-fried with garlic and soy for a quick, flavorful side or light main.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium green cabbage, core removed and thinly sliced (about 1.5 lbs)
02 - 1 cup frozen green peas (5.3 oz)
03 - 2 scallions, sliced (optional for garnish)

→ Aromatics

04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)

→ Sauce

06 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free option
07 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
08 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon sugar or maple syrup
10 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Cooking

11 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (canola or sunflower)

# How To Make It:

01 - Whisk together soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, and black pepper in a small bowl and set aside.
02 - Warm vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
03 - Add minced garlic and optional grated ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add sliced cabbage and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until wilted but still crisp.
05 - Incorporate frozen peas and continue stir-frying for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through and cabbage is tender-crisp.
06 - Pour prepared sauce over vegetables, toss well to coat, and cook for an additional minute.
07 - Remove from heat, adjust seasoning as needed, and garnish with sliced scallions before serving hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in just 20 minutes for speedy weeknight dinners
  • Colorful and packed with vegetables, delicious as a side or plant-based entrée
02 -
  • This recipe is vegan if you use plant-based soy sauce
  • Use tamari instead of regular soy sauce to make this gluten-free
03 -
  • Stir-fry quickly over high heat for crisp-tender vegetables
  • Add a drizzle of chili oil or sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving for extra flavor
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