How to Make a Vegetable Stir Fry with Peanut Sauce | Struggle Meals

Are you eating your stalks? Watch as Frankie Celenza shows you how to cook with the WHOLE vegetable - even those leftover pieces you thought weren't edible.
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RECIPE Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 TBSP vegetable oil 1 head of broccoli 1 onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 carrot, sliced 1 red pepper, sliced Salt and pepper ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter 3 soy sauce packets 2 TBSP rice vinegar 1 honey packet 1 red pepper flake packet ½ cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped 2 scallions, chopped 2 TBSP chopped cilantro 4 cups cooked rice for serving Steps: 1. First prep the broccoli. Cut off the florets into small pieces. Using a vegetable peeler, peel the broccoli stalk to remove the tough outer skin. Slice the broccoli stalk into pieces similar in size to the florets. 2. Heat the oil in a large skillet and add the onion, garlic, broccoli stalks, carrots and red bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper and saute for 5 minutes. Add the broccoli florets and stalks and saute for another 5 minutes, then add a few tablespoons of water and cover, cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until broccoli is bright green and tender but still crisp. 3. Whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey and red pepper flakes. Toss the warm stir fry with peanut sauce. Serve over rice garnished with chopped peanuts, cilantro and scallions.

[@meganyoung7327]

More on the zero waste front please! It's extra inspiring at the moment during quarantine to help utilize everything in my fridge and pantry

[@sandra-dianevalentine2154]

you can also plant some of the usual food waste and regrow - celery - half dead garlic, carrot tops grown amazing greens for salad, all peppers- sweet and chilli, dry the seeds and plant them - grow your own - good luck.... especially if planted in a recycled 1L water bottle - makes a great self watering plant container :)

[@brendaokuda2158]

Just want to say thank you for helping us get through this mess. Your upbeat personality, helpful hints, & culinary excellence give me a big boost to get through my day. Thanks again.

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[@jackhart3645]

Additional money saving pro tip: Save seeds from your veggies, let them dry, and try planting them! It won’t work with all veggies, some are engineered NOT to have function able seeds, or to just end have seeds. Your best bet would be organic or non-gmo, but if you’ve got a green thumb you’ll be saving TONS of money in the long run! Happy growing everyone!!

[@nazmaldun]

Loved the knife skills part. Thank you.

[@whitneysanders6996]

I love broccoli stalks in cashew chicken. Also you can grate the stalk and toss it in a salad or omelet.

[@KowaiZuzu]

Real talk, I went to culinary school and they didn't teach me knife skills this well. They just handed us carrots and told us to not hurt ourselves. So this video is literally more helpful then my culinary classes. Thank you, I'll feel much safer cutting things from now on.

[@anitraahrens905]

I love the way you improvise by using other kitchen tools and utensils for other purposes.

[@FleaChristenson]

My mom peeled broccoli stems and sliced them in place of water chestnuts in her stir fry. Just like you did!

[@naomiquinlivan905]

Thank you for the knife skills bit. In my 40s and cooked a lot, but never learned right. Ive had a lot of cuts

[@ambotngababoy]

Over 1k views, 200+ likes, and 0 DISLIKES? This is my first time seeing such numbers. You guys are amazing!

[@donnafreeland645]

Thank you for explaining how to use the knife the way you did! I think it will help me alot! I dont see very well and I was never quite sure how to use the knife that way! That was very helpful!

[@sagegarden5310]

Frankie , you have become by far my favorite tv Chef. In Chicago here your show comes on a chanel called 5.3 n I watch you on there n here on KZbin. I love cooking n am fair . You give me so many creative ideas n help make cooking easier. Your fantastic.

[@joannasarcamedes8191]

the packet drawer thing is funny

[@natalinegloriana3430]

The end of the stalk is still edible though, you just need to peel it thicker than the upper part. I usually eat all the parts except the outer fibrous skin. Or you can use the peels even more for the veggies stock bank.

[@phlarrdboi]

these videos are fantastic. So glad you're spreading the word about good healthy affordable home cooking. I had to figure these things out for myself, would have loved to know you when I was in college! But i still watch the vids because you have such great energy and inspire me to get creative with cooking. underrated! keep up the great work, you'll go far :)

[@MissIsabelleAdams]

Loving your vegan recipes. Thank you!

[@suedraws4998]

This stir fry looks amazing. Love peanut sauce

[@ivm7322]

Makes me want to cook, for me, 😂, family and friends…each friend cooks lunch for everyone once a week 🤩

[@martyhawaii]

This show is great! 😀 Just watched the $3. grocery store one too. Bravo!

[@franky.378]

I made this dish, Frankie! Bravo and great tips throughout this video 👏

[@agentaemme]

We always try to eat the florets ease, but I either dice or slice the stems and throw them in the freezer. Once I have enough... Broccoli and cheese soup!

[@henriettap8116]

Thank you Frankie ❤

[@dixieh5555]

Cooking lessons worth watching. Love your videos.

[@lindilla]

Thank you for this recipe. I did it today and add leftover porc that i had in the fridge. :) 😍

[@whitneysanders6996]

Organized packet drawer lol love it!

[@melindanix7363]

YOUUUU , you make cooking Fun 🎼 !!!

[@bridgetkline2073]

Loved this episode! I wish I had any fresh vegetables left to make it with

[@huggledemon32]

Honestly I almost prefer the broccoli stalk to the florets- the stall stays crunchy and delicious!🤷‍♀️👍🏻🥰

[@kristymichas7015]

My new favorite channel thanks so much for sharing !!!!!!!!!!🙏🏼🎉

[@anitraahrens905]

I love your recipes and kitchen lessons. Thanx!

[@macushlab5890]

I love your channel. I used to watch your videos on Facebook but I don't use it anymore. Glad to have found it again! And broccoli stalks are the best part

[@flauschigeswoelkchen]

Looks awesome.

[@mirandamom1346]

Hand on heart: the stalk is my favorite part of broccoli. It’s delicious raw.

[@phlarrdboi]

true facts

[@anitraahrens905]

Wunderbar, Chef Frankie! Thanx!

[@nickarvas9566]

Delicious.

[@Soulsomeliving]

omg looks sooo yummy

[@mrandmrsfranz]

Thank you Frankie! I love at your videos for inspiration and love that you encourage us to use what we have on hand. How do I make the stock? Thanks again!

[@Sagealeena]

Do people really not eat their broccoli stems? I’ve been eating them my whole life. We don’t peel it and we still use the end of it. It just takes a few minutes longer to cook than the florets so you have to start cooking the stems first

[@prisillaspace]

You had me at peanut sauce!!!!!! I have yet to make my own....this is so simple!! Luckily when we have broccoli growing we eat the green leaves too, they're like collards. Wait to go with the DONT WASTE FOOD!!

[@keaganpenrose-goodwin1408]

Love your work bro

[@strugglemeals]

Thank you!

[@captainhickey2608]

And I am officially a fan!

[@franky.378]

This is great, I'm learneding 😅

[@ApocalypticRadish]

Man I've always used the broccoli stems when I made stir fry. Glad to see others out there doing the same thing. It always seemed so wasteful to just throw them away!

[@veryberry39]

I...I didn't know you just needed to peel the stem. 🥺 (That emoji should look less sad and more anime dewy-eyed starstruck) I will still always prefer the florets, because when soaked in sauce they're just delectable. But I'm willing to give those stalks another chance now.

[@mjz16]

Yum. Just what I was waiting for-meatless struggle.

[@anitraahrens905]

Save the seeds to grow in the garden for a new crop of plants, or exchange at the seed exchange at the library. My public library has one where gardeners exchange seeds.

[@-beTHEchange-123-]

I don’t even peel the stem. I cook as is, and it’s tended and delicious.

[@joannasarcamedes8191]

i really like the orange fridge....where did u get it.....i always use the stems and leaves of veggies..leaves of celery are very flavorful like parsley...

[@tedoymisojos]

Hope its good!

[@soniagrindstaff2416]

Wow he is pretty cool. Education on cooking and cutting veggies 🌶 🌽

[@Dan-fx8ho]

my mind was absolutely blown about peeling the stalk. I've been cutting the stalk but somehow peeling it completely escaped me.

[@jeanineruby]

You're cute, a bit silly but that's part of the schtick - Love your recipes!

[@JenninKanata]

Lots of love from Kanata Ontario Canada. Where do you get red pepper packets from your packet drawer lol

[@fealishacunningham3542]

Pizza places usually have them. I know for sure Pizza Hut does

[@jasodrakishna9397]

❤❤

[@kathybennett4335]

Loved this one! We're going meatless and my knife skills are rusty.

[@akash_goel]

jfc, this guy is hilarious!

[@magomago7819]

I use the broccoli roots as follows....peel them, cut up and dip with ranch dressing...Bon Apettite

[@brittny2484]

Hell yeah dude do the do

[@commiesareevil3823]

I juice the steams

[@liamtahaney713]

Does the water work better if it comes out of a mason jar?

[@christophersnedeker]

Kohlrabi is a vegetable thats basically all broccoli stem.

[@arod7teen304]

chow or lo mein recipe plssss

[@bdakpoland2467]

in malay, we call it 'tumis'

[@abigailherrera976]

Where is he buying veg for that price???

[@nesadcruz7840]

Good recipe. If you throw in some cooked Tofu or Tempe it would be a completely vegan meal.

[@vickyjansen3544]

If you have a food processor or cheese grader, make that broccoli stem into coleslaw.......

[@gk6993]

Can you show us a non-nut sauce please.

[@annic7995]

😺

[@romeliaarmstrong6143]

At your command

[@anitraahrens905]

Thanx, Chef Frankie, please save the seeds to grow another crop of vegetables. Even city dwellers can grow vegetables in containers. So, please don't discard the seeds.

[@thaton3guy100]

Who throws away the stalks??? I never throwaway the stalks when cooking broccoli

[@alaras]

Don't throw that carrot tip in the stock bucket, COOK IT THEN AND THERE! It's the same texture as the rest of it, treat it accordingly!

[@putinsgaytwin4272]

Haha I’m 16 so I never think about the price of food but this is funny and interesting. I Wonder if my parents try to cook cheaply

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so how long is this dude gonna ride on his tastemade vids?

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Dude...a lot of people were subscribing tastemade just for struggle meals series, so....

[@kewlbns69]

@@abra_cadavra3928 so you pretty much already saw all these too? lol....new channel, old content. makes perfect sense. smh

[@myopenheartconz]

Try using just damp cloth with water instead of oil when making rice creations.. thank me later. Lol

[@Hotdawg54]

so weird watching this landscape

[@jacquelineamrhein-phillips4597]

First.

[@rustybearden1800]

Frankie, I love you but NO CRUCIFEROUS VEG in the stock bucket............sorry....just saying

[@polish2x91]

adding broccoli to a vegetable stock will actually make it taste, and smell, like a fart, I don't recommend.

[@darkwing3713]

Don't put bell pepper stems into stock. They're not edible at all.