Stir-Fry Recipes Under 300 Calories

Few recipes are faster and easier to prepare than stir-fries. This quick-cooking method makes the most of lean proteins and lots of fresh vegetables, retaining both flavor and crispy texture. Because stir-frying is fast, it's best to have the ingredients prepped prior to cooking. The following recipes are both simple to create and healthy to enjoy and at under 300 calories per serving, stir-frying may just become your new favorite cooking technique.

Use lean cuts of beef such as flank steak to cut back on extra fat and calories without sacrificing flavor. Shitake mushrooms also add a meaty taste without adding fat, while bok choy, a Chinese variety of cabbage, is an excellent source of vitamin C. Serve over brown rice for a meal that's packed with flavor and fiber.

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Recipe: Steak, Shiitake, and Bok Choy Stir-Fry

Shrimp is rich in nutrients such as selenium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12 and is also low in calories. If fresh shrimp isn't an option for you, try the widely available pre-cooked and frozen varieties for a meal that cooks in minutes.

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Recipe: Stir-Fried Ginger Shrimp

Lean flank steak and low-sodium soy sauce cut back on extra calories and sodium without sacrificing flavor. The broccoli adds and extra punch of vitamin C.

Recipe: Beef and Broccoli Stir-fry

Who can resist the combination of spicy, salty and sweet? This dish is the best of all three. Use whatever vegetables you have on hand–peppers, water chestnuts, snap peas, shredded carrots–to add crunch and extra nutrients.

Recipe: Pork and Stir-Fried Vegetables with Spicy Asian Sauce

Turkey tenderloin is a lean and flavorful protein choice that pairs well with the antioxidant rich broccoli and red bell pepper. The addition of water chestnuts gives a terrific crunch.

Recipe: Garlic Turkey-Broccoli Stir-Fry

Scallops are a slightly sweet variety of shellfish in season from October through March, however frozen scallops are available at supermarkets everywhere year-round. Scallops are a good source of vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids, both of which contribute to overall cardiovascular health.

Recipe: Scallop and Sugar Snap Pea Stir-Fry

Be sure to use low-sodium soy sauce to keep sodium to a minimum, and serve over brown rice for a hearty vegetarian meal that's bursting with flavor and nutrients.

Recipe: Stir-fried Eggplant and Tofu

Sure to become a family favorite, this dish cooks in a flash and is perfect for busy nights when you're crunched for time. Try adding bell pepper strips or snow peas for extra fiber, nutrients and flavor.

Recipe: Pork and Peanut Stir-Fry

Dark sesame oil adds depth of flavor to this vegetarian meal while quinoa contributes both protein and fiber.

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Recipe: Tofu, Asparagus, and Red Pepper Stir-Fry with Quinoa

Packed with veggies and delicious flavors like coconut, lime and curry, this meal is a cinch to prepare and will surely become a family favorite. And at only 271 calories per serving, there's no better reason for staying home and enjoying a meal at home.

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Recipe: Thai-Style Stir-Fried Chicken