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15 Healthy Stir-Fry Recipes Perfect for Busy Weeknights

When it comes to quick, healthy, and flavorful meals, stir-fries are a go-to option. Many of these are packed with fresh vegetables, lean proteins, and flavorful sauces for maximum flavor in a meal that comes together super fast. Grab your wok and get ready to whip up some easy, delicious, and nutritious stir fries!

Pepper Steak Stir Fry

steak stir fry
Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

This easy pepper and steak stir fry recipe, comes together in just 30 minutes and itโ€™s better than takeout! Itโ€™s got everything I look for in a meal (from both a nutrition and an enjoyment standpoint): carbs, veggies, protein, and FLAVOR!

Get the Recipe: Pepper Steak Stir Fry.

Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry

Chicken teriyaki stir fry with green beans on the side.
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This 20-minute stir fry makes a great weeknight dinner. The sweet and savory chunks of chicken taste just as good as the dish from your local Chinese restaurant. Serve it over rice or with stir-fried veggies for a take-out fake-out dinner that the whole family will enjoy. 

Get the Recipe: Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry.

Lemon Pepper Shrimp

A plate of rice topped with lemon pepper shrimp.
Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

This juicy lemon pepper shrimp recipe is sure to become a weeknight dinner fave and thereโ€™s a lot to love. Itโ€™s full of butter-y, lemon-y, pepper-y flavor (YUM!); itโ€™s ready in about 10 minutes; and itโ€™s made with a handful of ingredients. The bright and delicious lemon flavors enhance the shrimp in this delicious recipe. We love it over rice, but it would also be great on pasta.

Get the Recipe: Lemon Pepper Shrimp.

Asian Salmon Stir Fry

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Salmon might not be a protein that you have considered putting in a stir fry before, but once youโ€™ve tried it you will make it again and again. Serve it over rice or noodles, and a veggie side like green beans.

Get the Recipe: Asian Salmon Stir Fry.

Shrimp Teriyaki

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Get some sweet, sticky, and savory shrimp teriyaki on the table in less than 15 minutes from start to finish. Pair with rice and some steamed veggies for a complete meal that tastes better than takeout, and is ready in less time than it would take to order and pick up from your local restaurant. Your family will love this easy meal on busy weeknights.

Get the Recipe: Shrimp Teriyaki.

Ground Pork Stir Fry

Stir fry made of pork, spinach and peanut sauce.
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Stir fry dinners always makes a great busy night meal option. This recipe starts with ground pork and adds mushrooms, spinach and the yummiest peanut butter sauce for a filling meal that is flavorful and comes together fast for a great family-style meal.

Get the Recipe: Ground Pork Stir Fry.

Beef Yaki Udon Noodle Stir Fry

beef yaki udon stir fry
Photo Credit: XoXo Bella.

Try this easy udon recipe if youโ€™re looking for a simple Japanese dish to make with beef and noodles. You can make the entire thing in one wok and since it has meat, vegetables and noodles, you donโ€™t even need to come up with side dishes.

Get the Recipe: Beef Yaki Udon Noodle Stir Fry.

Spicy Gochujang Chicken Stir Fry

chicken gochujang stir fry
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Korean-inspired gochujang chicken is a delicious stir fry recipe with sweet and spicy sauce. Gochujang paste gives this Korean stir fry its distinctive flavor, while red chillies spice it up and honey add some sweetness.

Get the Recipe: Spicy Gochujang Chicken Stir Fry.

Ground Turkey Stir Fry

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This easy recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes and is loaded with protein, veggies, and a flavorful sweet and savory stir-fry sauce thatโ€™s made with pantry staples! Ground turkey and broccoli florets cook together and then get major flavor from the sauce. Serve over rice and dinner is ready.

Get the Recipe: Ground Turkey Stir Fry.

Instant Pot Chicken Stir Fry

chicken stir fry
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This Instant Pot chicken stir fry leans on frozen vegetables for a quick and easy one-pot meal that is healthy and delicious. We’re making a quick homemade sauce and then we’ll let the IP do the work.

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Stir Fry.

Pad Woon Sen

glass noodle stir fry
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This vegetarian stir-fry made with tofu and oyster mushrooms, but still manages to be plenty satisfying, it’s perfect for meatless Mondays.

Get the Recipe: Pad Woon Sen.

Moo Shu Shrimp

A plate of moo shu shrimp with rice.
Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

This moo shu shrimp recipe has everything youโ€™re looking for in a weeknight meal. Itโ€™s nutritious, itโ€™s fast (just 20 minutes), and itโ€™s totally delicious. With classic moo shu flavors, this easy stir-fy is quick and easy to make at home. Serve over rice or with a warmed tortilla as a nod to moo shu wraps.

Get the Recipe: Moo Shu Shrimp.

Healthy Orange Chicken

orange chicken
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This orange chicken is a flavorful and takeout-inspired meal. Bright citrus flavor and a tangy sauce make this chicken dinner a meal that everyone will enjoy and ask to have again and again.  Itโ€™s ready in just 30 minutes, made with everyday ingredients, and contains all the components I look for in a healthy meal โ€“ protein, produce, carbs, and flavor!

Get the Recipe: Orange Chicken.

Easy Udon Noodles

A bowl of udon noodles with vegetables and chopsticks.
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Save your time and money on a busy weeknight. These easy udon noodles taste even better than takeout! Made with snow peas, broccoli, and peppers, this pan-fried noodle dish is loaded with veggies and flavor. Naturally vegetarian, you could add some protein like chicken, shrimp, or tofu if desired.

Get the Recipe: Easy Udon Noodles.

Ground Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry

ground beef and broccoli stir fry
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These ground beef and broccoli bowls are a family favorite, using quick-cooking and satisfying ground beef. This is a comforting and hearty but healthy recipe and you can prep the ingredients ahead of time to make it an even quicker meal! 

Get the Recipe: Ground Beef and Broccoli Bowl.

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