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Panda Express Mixed Veggies (Copycat)

A copycat Panda Express mixed vegetables stir-fry with broccoli, zucchini, carrots, green beans, and cabbage tossed in a light soy-sesame sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 6 ounceschicken brothor veggie broth for vegetarian
  • 2 tablespoonssoy sauce
  • 2 cupsbroccoli florets
  • 1 cupzucchinisliced in half and then sliced into half circles
  • 1 cupcarrotspeeled and cut into rounds
  • 1/2 poundgreen beanstrimmed and cut in half
  • 1/2 green cabbagecut into large pieces
  • 2 tablespoonssesame oil
  • 4 clovesgarlicminced
  • 1 teaspoonminced fresh ginger

Instructions

Instructions

  • Pour 6 ounces chicken broth (or veggie broth) into a large stockpot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Add 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 cup zucchini (sliced in half and then into half moons), 1 cup carrots (peeled and cut into rounds), 1/2 pound green beans (trimmed and cut in half), and 1/2 green cabbage (cut into large pieces) to the boiling broth. Cook about 5 minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Immediately transfer the vegetables to a colander and drain well; shake off excess liquid and, if needed, pat dry with paper towels.
  • Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons sesame oil and swirl to coat the pan.
  • Add 4 cloves minced garlic and 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger to the hot oil; stir continuously and cook about 30 seconds, until fragrant (do not let them brown).
  • Add the well-drained vegetables back to the wok, pour in 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes until the vegetables are evenly coated and heated through.
  • Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Equipment

  • large stockpot
  • Colander
  • Large wok or skillet
  • Paper Towels