{"id":3074,"date":"2019-03-22T21:33:13","date_gmt":"2019-03-22T21:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehealthylifetips.com\/?p=3074"},"modified":"2021-11-29T19:43:34","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T19:43:34","slug":"20-easy-and-healthy-wok-recipes-from-3-5-ingredients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehealthylifetips.com\/20-easy-and-healthy-wok-recipes-from-3-5-ingredients\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Easy and Healthy Wok Recipes from 3-5 Ingredients"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you working hard and live a busy life? Are you in search for the best recipes that are quick, easy and of course, healthy? Wok meals are a great way to achieve all these goals! It is important to properly plan and maintain a healthy diet to keep yourself and your family feeling great. Wok meals are quick and easily planned so you can safely feel like you have time and energy to prepare a healthy meal at the end of a busy day. Heat up your wok and let\u2019s get started with these 3 to 5 ingredient wok recipes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#20 Pepper Steak <\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Peppers, mushrooms and ginger provide the\nmain source of flavor for this juicy recipe. Combine in your heated wok:\nchopped green yellow and red pepper, beef steak, a sprinkling of ginger and\nlemon pepper, plus a \u00bd cup of soy sauce per 2 servings of beef. Stir and cook\nuntil beef is thoroughly prepared and serve over rice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#19 Garlic Broccoli <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This dish is fused from both Chinese and Japanese\ndishes. Just sear broccoli florets in garlic infused olive oil and braise in\nchicken broth in your wok until the broccoli is tender. Sprinkle almonds when\nplated for best results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#18 Veggie Lo Mein<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This fifteen-minute dish is quick, easy and customizable. Mix some chopped mushroom, carrots and green onions in your wok with lo mein noodles (or even ramen) and some soy sauce. Cook until the noodles are to your liking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#17 Sesame Chicken<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This dish just requires an egg, cooking oil, chicken and your desired seasonings mixed in with sesame sauce. Whisk together your egg with some corn starch and dip in a chicken breast. Allow the chicken to cook and then pour in your favorite sesame sauce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#16 Shrimp and Broccoli<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sizzle shrimp and broccoli in your wok\nalong with some soy sauce and some ginger. Cook broccoli in the ginger-soy\nsauce mixture first for 1-2 minutes and then add shrimp and continue cooking\ncovered until the shrimp is tender. Add some sesame seeds and green onion to\nplate the dish!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#15 Mushroom-Oyster Chicken<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A restaurant secret to making a great stir fry is water-velveting by marinating chicken with egg white, wine and cornstarch and then blanching it. Do so in this dish with your chicken with mushrooms. Sear your favorite oyster sauce for a delicious restaurant quality meal. Add some Swiss cheese on top of your hot chicken for an extra touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#14 Parmesan Zucchini<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A simple tasty way to freshen up your\ndinner tonight. Throw some butter in a warm wok and then add in zucchini, onion\nand parmesan. Cook until zucchini is soft, yet tender. Plate and sprinkle with\nsome extra parmesan on top if you desire! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#13 General Tso\u2019s Chicken <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This tasty dish with a kick is easy to make in your wok. Bread your chicken in cornstarch and egg and throw it in the wok. Cook with rice vinegar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, water and sugar and fry until crispy. For extra crispy chicken, add a splash of vodka. Also, feel free to add some bell peppers or chili for taste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#12 Seared Cod<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Cod is a delicious, healthy food that cooks\nquickly. Add some butter, soy sauce, garlic and ginger to your wok and warm it\nup. Then, add some mushrooms and even peas if you desire. After a few minutes,\nonce the wok is hot, sear your cod for only a few minutes on each side. Pour a\nlittle of the mushroom-soy sauces from the wok over top of the fish when\nplated!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#11 Asparagus<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A great side dish for any meal is\nasparagus! However, it is even more delicious seared in a wok in a buttery,\nolive oil mixture. Heat up your olive oil and butter in the wok, then add your\nasparagus and some salt and pepper. Cook until asparagus is at desired\ntenderness. Top with bacon for extra flavor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#10 Buttered Shrimp Pasta<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This dish is as delicious as it is fast! Melt some butter in your wok and once melted, toss in some cooked pasta of your choice. Then, add some shrimp and cook until they are finished and serve. It is fast, delicious, and only three ingredients! Feel free to season as necessary with lemon juice, parsley and cherry tomato for a Fresca themed taste.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#9 Stir-Fried Cucumber<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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By cooking cucumbers, you can turn them\nfrom a bland snack to a hearty meal with a meaty bite. Chop up a couple of\ncucumbers and lightly salt them. Cook them in your wok with soy sauce and\nsesame oil. Add bacon bits or ground pork for some added flavor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#8 Sesame Noodles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Add all your savory favorites in one dish!\nCook a thick lo mien noodle along with bean pods, mushrooms and green onion in\nyour wok in a mixture of sesame oil and soy sauce. If you are really looking\nfor a savory flavor, add some butter to the dish and then complete it with some\nsesame seeds when plated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#7 Mashed Potatoes<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Who said a wok can\u2019t produce a comfort food favorite? Combine diced potatoes with a teaspoon of Italian seasoning and garlic. Melt butter in your wok and add your mashed potato mixture. Constantly stir until the potatoes are mashed and cooked. To avoid hard texture, do not cook for more than ten minutes.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#6 Fried Rice <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Heat some oil in the wok and then add\ncarrots, peas, onions and any prepared meats that you want. After two minutes,\nadd rice, green onion and bean sprouts and cook for 2 minutes. Add some soy\nsauce and chopped egg and cook for one additional minute and then you are ready\nto eat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#5 Stir-Fry Carrots<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Chop carrot pieces up. Heat your wok with some\nbutter and cook the carrots until tender. Then, add soy sauce and cook the\ncarrots an additional couple of minutes until soft. Mix in some green onion and\nsesame seed and plate for a delicious, nutrient-filled meal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#4 Stir-Fry Apple Pie Pieces<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Make a quick and easy dessert in your wok! Cut up apple pieces, roll them in melted butter and dip them in a brown sugar and cinnamon mix. Heat up your wok with some butter and once melted, stir fry your apples! Let apples cook, while mixing them, until they are lightly brown. Then plate and serve! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#3 Meatballs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Place some oil in your wok over high heat\nand add beef, pork or veal meatballs. Saut\u00e9 for two minutes and then stir in\nsome onion and garlic and saut\u00e9 another two minutes. Finally, add your choice\nof vegetables and pour in a mixture of soy-sauce, vinegar sugar and ginger, and\nbring to a boil. Cook until meatballs are finished and serve over pasta or\nrice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#2 Scrambled Eggs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Break the wok out for breakfast! Scrambled\neggs are a great source of protein and very easy to make. Heat your wok and add\nsome oil to coast the pan so the egg doesn\u2019t stick. Crack and whisk the eggs in\na dish and then pour them into your wok. Add a splash of milk and continuously\nflip the eggs until they are cooked to your liking and serve immediately!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#1 Stir-Fry Pizza<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Grab a pre-baked pizza crust and your favorite wok themed toppings! Pour oil in your wok and let it warm up. Throw in any meat and vegetable toppings you would like for your pizza and cook until the meat pieces are done. Once done, add your stir-fried toppings to the pizza crust. Add some light cheese and bake until cheese is fully melted. This dish is always a fan favorite inspired by fresh toppings cooked in your wok. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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