I’m not sure how many of you are into bean sprouts, but this is a recipe I truly love so…here we go! A super awesome and super easy bean sprouts stir-fry <3
In fact, it’s really quite versatile too!
It’s great with rice, but you can totally eat it on its own, which is what I do most often, because I am too lazy to cook rice sometimes. In fact you can even make a large batch, keep it in the fridge, and eat it cold – kind of like a “salad”. Except that it’s probably not as healthy as a real salad, lol.
Well that’s what I do sometimes :p Better to snack on some bean sprouts than chips, right?!
It is seriously easy. Like I can make this in 10 minutes kinda easy. And it has less than 5 ingredients. Plus it’s cheap. It’s definitely broke vegan approved :p
Actually, you can make this super healthy by sprouting your own sprouts from mung beans! I actually have a sprouting jar but…too lazy. I cannot be saved, I know 😉
For a satisfying meal, I love to eat this bean sprouts stir-fry with rice and another side of protein – usually tempeh or tofu, because, you know. Gotta roll with the Asian theme here.
The pictures show tempeh because…I just love tempeh. But fret not, tofu would be amazing with this too! Go ahead and make a tofu side if you wish, like my Tofu In Ginger Soy Sauce or my Teriyaki Tofu :p
Alright – let’s get to the recipe!
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Easy Bean Sprouts Stir-Fry
Ingredients
- 3 cups bean sprouts
- 2 clove garlic
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat up 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a frying pan. Meanwhile, mince two cloves of garlic.
- When the oil is hot enough, fry the minced garlic over medium heat. Meanwhile, rinse and prepare 3 cups of bean sprouts.
- When the garlic starts to brown, throw in the bean sprouts and stir-fry over medium to high heat for about 2-3 minutes.
- Towards the end, add 2 teaspoons of soy sauce and fry for about another minute. Turn off the heat and serve.
18 comments
I love bean sprouts! They’re a totally underrated veg, if you ask me. They pair well with such a wide variety of things! Stir frying them really is the way to go, so they can soak up all that delish flavor of the oil and the soy sauce. Can’t wait to try this!
Heh, thanks Alyssa! I agree, it’s so underrated! Plus it’s so easy to cook :p pretty idiot-proof I’d say!
I love bean sprouts raw. People always give me wierd looks when I eat them straight like that haha. I love how this is such a simple recipe, amazing as a side and pushes me to eat my veggies. 🙂
Great post, looks super tasty. I always seem to over buy bean sprouts so now I can make this with them! Can you please tell me how you made the tempeh as I’m new to cooking it. Did you soak it first? Is it marinated? Thxx
Hi Kath, I actually just shallow fry it in a frying pan with oil, that’s it! It can be marinated if you like, but you don’t have to soak it. You can check out my other post 12 Kickass Vegan Tempeh Recipes (http://www.thelazybroccoli.com/12-kickass-vegan-tempeh-recipes/) for ideas on what to do with your tempeh 🙂 I’m a huuuuge fan of them! Hope you enjoy these bean sprouts too! They’re super yummy!
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I used to just add beansprouts to the rest of my stir fry but my partner is not keen on them. This recipe is perfect! I’ve made it before and it’s on the menu again this evening!
Thank you Emily! I’m glad that you love it! 🙂
I love sprouts, I fry them up with onion or green onion. You can add beef or pork and celery and soy sauce.
Bean sprouts are actually very healthy. Vitamin C choline and great fiber. If you look it up on Google you will be shocked!.
Hello!!:) I just saw your recipe and it looks So *Yummy*!! How long do the bean Sprouts keep in the refrigerator?! I’m *New* to eating “Sprouts”, So that’s why I wondered!! Lol
Also, Do You have a Good recipe for Fried Rice and Lentils on Your Website?! A friend of Mine recently took me to a Restaurant that served Lentils over rice and it was So *Yummy*!! Have You Done that before?! I’ve got dry Lentils, and I *LOVE* to Cook, But I’be never Cooked Dry Lentils before!! Lol Do You soak them overnight like other beans?! Or is there a quicker way?!:-) Forgive All the Questions–I am trying to make More *Healthier* Meals for Myself(Due to some “Health Issues”) and I’m *New* to Cooking w/Lentils. Bean Sprouts, and other things like that!! Lol
Thank You For All Your Help!!:-)
Good and simple
Hey Laurie, sorry for the late reply! If you are talking about raw, uncooked sprouts, I’d say if your sprouts start to feel slimy that’s a hard no for me. I’d toss that. If you’re asking about the cooked sprouts in this recipe, I’d say maybe 3 days at maximum. You could attempt to push it further but I don’t want to be the one recommending that lol.
As for fried rice and lentils – no I have actually never tried that combination before. Now that you mention it I feel like I have to try it! I find soaking lentils helps but it’s not necessary if you don’t have time. You could probably just soak it in the morning and cook it in the afternoon.
All the best with your healthy cooking journey Laurie ?
Thank you Adrian 🙂
I’d bought some bean sprouts at the Chinese Supermarket yesterday, and then wondered, OMG! How do I cook these up for dinner? I`m so glad to find your website – cut up some leftover chicken and fried some onions and mushrooms! They were absolutely delicious! I’ll be buying more bean sprouts next time I go shopping.. thank you for the great recipe.
Hi Meg, thanks so much for your comment! I’m glad you loved it. I love these too, it’s so easy to make them 🙂
Hi. Can I use canned bean sprouts for this recipe?