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Chile and Basil Vegetable Stir-fry

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Updated Nov 15, 2010
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Add something flavorful to your family’s Asian dinner! Serve stir-fried vegetables cooked with Old El Paso® Green Chiles over rice - a hearty meatless meal.

Chile and Basil Vegetable Stir-fry

  • Prep Time 35 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 15
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Ingredients

Rice

  • 1 cup uncooked basmati rice
  • 2 cups water

Sauce

  • 1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Stir-Fry

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 cups fresh small cauliflower florets
  • 1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
  • 2 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 2 cups shredded Chinese (napa) cabbage

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Cook rice in 2 cups water as directed on package. Cover to keep warm.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine all sauce ingredients; blend well. Set aside.
  • Step 
    3
    Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add cauliflower and onion; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add zucchini and bell pepper; cook and stir 4 to 6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Step 
    4
    Stir sauce well. Add to vegetables in skillet; cook 2 to 4 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and thickened, stirring frequently. Stir in cabbage. Serve over rice. If desired, garnish with additional basil or mint.

Nutrition

230 Calories
4g Total Fat
7g Protein
41g Total Carbohydrate
7g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories
230
Calories from Fat
35
Total Fat
4g
6%
Saturated Fat
1g
5%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
1140mg
48%
Total Carbohydrate
41g
14%
Dietary Fiber
5g
20%
Sugars
7g
Protein
7g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
60%
60%
Vitamin C
110%
110%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1 Fruit; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 2 Vegetable; 1 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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