stir fry vegetable with cashew

Stir-fried vegetables with cashews is a delicious and healthy dish that combines a variety of fresh vegetables with cashew nuts for a satisfying crunch and flavor. Here's a simple recipe to make stir-fried vegetables with cashews:

### Ingredients:

- **Vegetables:**

  - 1 cup broccoli florets

  - 1 cup bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), sliced

  - 1 carrot, sliced

  - 1/2 cup snap peas or snow peas

  - 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms

  - 1 small onion, sliced

- **Cashew nuts:** 1/2 cup

- **Protein (optional):** Sliced chicken, tofu, shrimp, or beef (if using)

- **Garlic:** 2 cloves, minced

- **Ginger:** 1-inch piece, minced or grated

- **Soy sauce:** 2-3 tablespoons

- **Oyster sauce (optional):** 1 tablespoon

- **Rice vinegar or lime juice:** 1 tablespoon

- **Sesame oil (optional):** 1 teaspoon

- **Cooking oil:** 2 tablespoons (vegetable oil or similar)

- **Green onions (optional):** Chopped for garnish

### Instructions:

1. **Toast the cashews:**

   - In a dry skillet, toast the cashews over medium heat until they turn golden brown and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside.

2. **Prepare the sauce:**

   - In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), rice vinegar, and sesame oil (if using). Adjust quantities to taste.

3. **Stir-fry the protein (if using):**

   - In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.

   - Add the protein (chicken, tofu, shrimp, or beef) and cook until it is browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

4. **Stir-fry the vegetables:**

   - In the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil.

   - Add the minced garlic and ginger and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

   - Add the sliced vegetables (onions, bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, snap peas, and mushrooms) and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender but still crisp.

5. **Combine everything:**

   - Add the toasted cashews to the skillet with the vegetables.

   - Return the cooked protein to the skillet if you used any.

   - Pour in the sauce and toss everything together until well-coated and heated through.

6. **Serve:**

   - Transfer the stir-fry to a serving dish.

   - Garnish with chopped green onions (optional).

   - Serve the stir-fry hot with steamed rice or noodles.

This stir-fry is versatile and can be customized to include your favorite vegetables and protein options. Enjoy your delicious and crunchy stir-fried vegetables with cashews!