Summer Vegetable Stir-Fry
By danyell923
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Summer Vegetable Stir-Fry
This recipe is a template, open to endless riffs depending on what vegetables you have on hand. No matter what seasonal produce you use, remember to keep an eye out for a mix of colors.
4 servings
Recipe by The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Photograph by Zach DeSart
August 2012
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Ingredients
- 3 cups mixed tender herbs (such as basil, Thai basil, mint, cilantro, tarragon, and celery leaves), divided
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions, divided
- 1 1/2-inch piece peeled ginger, sliced
- 1 garlic clove
- 7 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups cooked, cooled wheat berries, farro, or brown rice
- 4 cups chopped mixed summer vegetables (such as bell peppers, eggplant, chiles, zucchini, summer squash, carrots, celery, radishes, and cherry tomatoes)
Preparation
Step 1
Preparation
Combine 2 cups herbs, 1/4 cup scallions, ginger, and garlic in a mini-processor. Pulse to chop ingredients. Add 4 Tbsp. oil, vinegar, and 1/4 cup water and process until a coarse purée forms. Transfer herb sauce to a bowl and stir in sesame seeds. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Herb sauce can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until oil just begins to smoke. Add remaining 1/4 cup scallions and wheat berries. Stir-fry until wheat berries are golden brown and slightly crunchy, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Divide wheat berries among bowls.
Return skillet to medium-high heat and add remaining 2 Tbsp. oil. Add vegetables, season with salt and pepper, and stir-fry until brightly colored and crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add remaining 1 cup herbs and toss to combine. Divide vegetables over wheat berries. Drizzle with herb sauce.
Hungry for More? If you have a question about this recipe, contact our Test Kitchen at askba@bonappetit.com. To see more recipes like this one, check out our Summer Vegetables Slideshow.