These healthy stirfries will help you use up any bits and pieces from the week that you have lying in your fridge and get dinner on the table FAST.
I love the idea of making healthy stirfries towards the end of the week when I start getting low in groceries and need to throw something together in a pinch. Healthy stirfries are perfect for using up those odds and ends you have in the kitchen that otherwise may go to waste. You have a 1/4 head of broccoli? Perfect- throw it in. Have half a chicken breast and 10 shrimp? Amazing. That’s the protein. Make extra rice on the weekend? Horray- you’ve got the base all ready to go. It’s a lot easier to get dinner on the table when you know you’ve already got the random building blocks to do it.
I usually whip up my own sauces for my healthy stirfries but if you’re feeling even more rushed, feel free to use a jarred sauce. You can also skip the carbs all together and just go with lots of veggies and protein. The possibilities are truly endless and it really comes down to your family’s preferences, your time budget and what you already have on hand.
Need some inspiration for your healthy stirfries to get dinner on the table fast? We’ve compiled our favourite combinations from the web!
Healthy Stirfries 101
Vegan Chow Mein – Abbey’s Kitchen
Pork Tenderloin with Zucchini Noodle Stirfry– Abbey’s Kitchen
Shrimp Ginger Stirfry- Abbey’s Kitchen
Brown Rice Stir Fry with Vegetables – Simple Vegan Blog
Chickpea and Vegetable Stir Fry – Simple Vegan Blog
Stir-Fry Zucchini Noodles – Diethood
Spicy Peanut Tofu Stir Fry. – Little Spice Jar
Sesame Ginger Tofu and Veggie Stir-Fry – Little Spice Jar
Cashew Chicken – The Garlic Diaries
Peanut Butter Basil Tempeh with Broccoli – Connoisseurus Veg
Skinny Caramelized Cashew Chicken Stir Fry – Carlsbad Cravings
Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry Quinoa Bowls – Recipe Runner
Tofu Broccoli Quinoa Stir-Fry – Simply Quinoa
Zoodle Veggie Stir-Fry – Katie’s Cucina
Spicy Kale and Coconut Stir-Fry – Cookie and Kate
Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry with Lemon Sauce – Home Cooking Memories
Peanut Chicken Zucchini Noodles – Sally’s Baking Addiction
Asian Zucchini Noodle Stir-Fry with Shrimp – Just a Taste
Quinoa Vegetable Stir-Fry – My Whole Food Life
Zucchini Noodle Cashew Stir-Fry – Table for Two
Korean Barbecue Tofu Bowls with Stir-Fried Veggies and Quinoa – Oh My Veggies
Ginger Beef Mushroom Kale Stir-Fry – Gimme Some Oven
Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry – Chef Savvy
Stir Fry Zen Crunch Bowl – Veggie Chick
Cauliflower ‘Rice’ Stir Fry Bowl – Veggie Chick
Easy Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry – Damn Delicious
15 Minute Brussels Sprout and Tempeh Stir-Fry – In Pursuit of More
Ginger Peanut Coconut Veggie & Tofu Stir Fry Over Rice – Healthy Happy Life
Ginger Miso Stir Fry – Healthy Happy Life
What are some of your go-to ingredients for your healthy stirfries?
Leave us a comment below- we would love to hear your favourite combinations!
Research by RD2B Rachel Shim
Updated on October 4th, 2021
Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by the Ontario College of Dietitians. She is a mom, YouTuber, Blogger, award winning cookbook author, media coach specializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications like Healthline and on national broadcast TV shows.
Thea says
Hi,
Could you please tell me if your vegan chow mein recipe with zucchini noodles has been renamed/moved or if it’s gone from the site for good?
I absolutely loved it and have made it quite a bit. If it was taken down because it is now in a cookbook, I’d be happy to buy it.
Thank you!
Kim says
Thanks so much for putting the list! Just exactly what I’m looking for.
Abbey Sharp says
So glad! Thanks Kim
Agness of Run Agness Run says
I loved the shrimp stir fry, Abbey! Would you recommend this dish after a workout?
Abbey Sharp says
Yes! Sounds like the perfect meal!
Emily @Sinful Nutrition says
Stir fries are my go-to for quick dinners. Love having so many options to change things up now. Thanks for sharing!
Abbey Sharp says
yes! Thanks Emily 🙂
Stacey Mattinson says
I think I need every one of these! Stir-fry is one of my favorites!
Abbey Sharp says
Yeah you do lol
Marie says
Great round-up of recipes! Stir-fries are great for busy weeknights. 🙂
Abbey Sharp says
Yes! I’m with ya!
Whitney @ To Live & Diet in L.A. says
That vegan chow mein is calling my name!! These all sound so delicious and I love how quick they come together for busy work nights!
Abbey Sharp says
yes! it’s super delicious and SO easy to make!
Kara Lydon says
These look amazing! Can’t decide which I want to make first!
Abbey Sharp says
Thanks Kara! Happy cooking 🙂
Thea says
Hi,
Could you please tell me if your vegan chow mein recipe with zucchini noodles has just been renamed/moved or if it’s gone from your website for good?
I absolutely loved it, and made it quite a bit, but now the link is inaccessible.
If it is taken down because its been put in a cookbook, I’d be happy to buy it.
Thank you!
Christina Bauer says
Great round-up! I often turn to stir fry dishes for nights that are busy, or when I have a weird collection of veggies to use up.
Abbey Sharp says
hah yep! Same
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
Stir fry dinners are my go to a few times a week. My faves are with tofu and broccoli
Abbey Sharp says
yum! amazing combo
dixya @food, pleasure, and health says
stir fry is my go to when i need to clean out my fridge as well..and it is so versatile.
Abbey Sharp says
yup! an end of the grocery cycle meal!
jennifer says
why oh why does this webpage scroll down while I try to look at it. I keep having to scroll up just to see what I am typing right now. And it sometimes jumps. Surely one of the most frustrating webpages I have ever visited. I just wanted to look at your recipes for heaven’s sake!!!
Abbey Sharp says
that is so strange- i have never heard that issue before.
GiGi Eats says
My favorite type of stir-fry is when I have all these Left overs in my house that I need to use up! Typically the combos just work amazingly together!
Abbey Sharp says
totally agree!