Chinese Sweet and Sour Vegetables

Discover the vibrant flavors of Chinese Sweet and Sour Vegetables—a quick, colorful, and nutrient-packed dish that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your table in just 30 minutes. This recipe combines a medley of crisp red and green bell peppers, crunchy carrots, tender zucchini, and juicy pineapple chunks, all coated in a glossy homemade sweet and tangy sauce made with ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Infused with the aromatic duo of garlic and ginger, this stir-fry strikes the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and sour. Whether served over steamed jasmine rice or your favorite noodles, this vegetarian-friendly classic is an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner option that's as delicious as it is wholesome. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you're craving Chinese takeout at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 1 large carrot
• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 medium onion
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 3 tablespoons vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 cup water
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and prepare the vegetables: slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips, cut the carrot into julienne strips, and slice the zucchini into half-moons. Drain the pineapple chunks if using canned.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the oil and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the onion, bell peppers, and carrot to the wok. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften but still have a slight crunch.

Step 5

Add the zucchini and pineapple chunks to the wok. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water until smooth.

Step 7

Pour the sauce mixture into the wok and stir well to combine. Allow it to simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables.

Step 8

Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust sweetness or tanginess by adding more sugar or vinegar, if desired.

Step 9

Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1293.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	717.3

Total Fat 28.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4454.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 112.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.2g	0%
Total Sugars 73.7g
Protein 11.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 186.4mg	0%
Iron 3.8mg	0%
Potassium 1792.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.8%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 60.0%