Heart-Healthy Stir-Fried Vegetables with Meat

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Heart-Healthy Stir-Fried Vegetables with Meat recipe, a perfect balance of vibrant vegetables and lean protein that’s ideal for mindful eating. Succulent chicken breast is stir-fried to golden perfection and paired with a colorful medley of crisp broccoli, sweet carrots, and juicy red bell peppers, all brought together with a light, flavorful sauce made from low-sodium soy sauce and sesame oil. The addition of baby spinach in the final moments adds a nutritious touch and a burst of freshness. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, this dish is low in sodium, high in nutrients, and packed with flavor. Serve it alongside brown rice or quinoa for a wholesome, protein-rich meal that’s as satisfying as it is heart-healthy. Perfect for clean eating and meal prep, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your healthy lifestyle!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 200 grams Boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 150 grams Broccoli florets
• 100 grams Carrots, thinly sliced
• 100 grams Red bell pepper, julienned
• 50 grams Baby spinach
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Wash and prep all vegetables: cut the broccoli into small florets, julienne the red bell pepper, and thinly slice the carrots.

Step 2

Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized strips.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, water, ground black pepper, and salt until well combined. Set aside.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Once hot, add the chicken strips and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, or until fully cooked and lightly browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 6

In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 7

Add the broccoli, carrots, and red bell pepper to the skillet, and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, or until the vegetables start to soften but remain crisp.

Step 8

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir everything together.

Step 9

Pour the sauce prepared earlier over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to coat and cook for an additional 2 minutes to thicken the sauce.

Step 10

Add the baby spinach during the last minute of cooking and stir until wilted.

Step 11

Remove from heat and serve immediately. Pair with brown rice or quinoa for a heart-healthy complete meal, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(698.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	740.0

Total Fat 35.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.2g
Cholesterol 170mg	0%
Sodium 1894.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 31.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.0g	0%
Total Sugars 10.7g
Protein 74.8g	0%

Vitamin D 10IU	0%
Calcium 194.7mg	0%
Iron 6.8mg	0%
Potassium 1074.5mg	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: 43.1%

Protein: 40.1%

Carbs: 16.7%