Description
A quick, healthy, and delicious potsticker stir fry combining crispy potstickers with fresh vegetables and a savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 potstickers (frozen or fresh, pork, chicken, or vegetarian)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or sesame oil
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced (red or yellow)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 cup snow peas or snap peas
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Chili flakes or sriracha (optional, to taste)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: thinly slice bell peppers, julienne carrots, trim and cut broccoli into bite-sized florets, slice green onions, mince garlic, and grate fresh ginger (10-15 minutes).
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add potstickers in a single layer without crowding. Cook 2-3 minutes until bottoms are golden brown and crispy.
- Pour 1/4 cup water into the pan, cover immediately with a lid, and steam potstickers for 5-6 minutes until fully cooked and water evaporates. Remove potstickers and set aside.
- In the same pan, add another teaspoon of oil if needed. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add carrots, broccoli, and bell peppers; stir fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add snow peas or snap peas; stir fry for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and chili flakes or sriracha if using.
- Return potstickers to the pan with veggies. Pour sauce over and gently toss for 1-2 minutes to coat and warm through.
- Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles if desired.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking potstickers to keep them crispy. Use a lid to steam potstickers after browning. Adjust sauce sweetness and spice gradually. Fresh ginger brightens the dish better than dried. For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free potstickers and tamari instead of soy sauce. Reheat leftovers in a hot skillet to revive crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 3 p
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 15
Keywords: potsticker stir fry, easy dinner, healthy stir fry, quick weeknight meal, potstickers, vegetables, Asian recipe