Savory Mushroom Stir Fry

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this quick and flavorful Savory Mushroom Stir Fry! Featuring a medley of tender button and shiitake mushrooms, crisp julienned carrots, and vibrant red bell peppers, this dish is bursting with texture and color. Infused with the bold flavors of garlic, ginger, and a savory soy-sesame sauce, this stir fry is a crowd-pleaser that comes together in just 25 minutes. Perfect as a stand-alone dish or served over steamed rice or noodles, it's a versatile vegetarian recipe that’s both healthy and satisfying. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh spring onions, this meal is as visually stunning as it is delicious—ideal for busy weeknights or an impressive plant-based feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams button mushrooms
• 150 grams shiitake mushrooms
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 1 inch piece ginger
• 2 stalks spring onions
• 1 large carrot
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon optional toasted sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Clean the button and shiitake mushrooms with a damp paper towel. Slice them thinly and set aside.

Step 2

Peel and mince the garlic cloves and ginger. Set aside.

Step 3

Slice the spring onions into thin rounds; separate the white and green parts.

Step 4

Peel the carrot and slice it into thin julienne strips. Cut the red bell pepper into thin strips.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Set aside.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Add the minced garlic and ginger to the pan, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 8

Add the white parts of the spring onions, carrot, and red bell pepper to the pan. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes.

Step 9

Add the sliced mushrooms, and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and lightly browned.

Step 10

Pour the soy sauce mixture over the vegetables in the skillet, stirring to coat evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 11

Remove from heat and stir in the green parts of the spring onions.

Step 12

Garnish with toasted sesame seeds if desired before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(785.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	747.8

Total Fat 59.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 28.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1814.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.4g	0%
Total Sugars 16.5g
Protein 19.9g	0%

Vitamin D 27IU	0%
Calcium 160.0mg	0%
Iron 4.7mg	0%
Potassium 2042.0mg	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: 67.3%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 22.7%