Tossed Veggies | Vegetables Salad 🥗

Tossed veggies" generally refers to vegetables that are cooked quickly over high heat, often with a small amount of oil, and tossed or stirred frequently to ensure even cooking and a slight browning or charring. This cooking style is popular for stir-fries, sautéed dishes, and even roasted vegetables. 

How to prepare
1. Chop veggies: Cut your chosen vegetables into bite-sized pieces, ensuring uniform sizes for even cooking. Some vegetables benefit from pre-cooking or blanching (briefly boiling) before tossing, especially harder varieties like carrots or cauliflower
2. Heat the pan: Use a wok or a large skillet and heat a small amount of cooking oil or Butter over medium-high to high heat until it shimmers.
3. Sauté aromatics: If using, add minced garlic and/or ginger to the hot oil and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4. Add vegetables: Add the vegetables to the pan, starting with denser or harder vegetables first to give them a head start.
5. Toss and cook: Toss or stir the vegetables frequently to ensure even cooking. The goal is a crisp-tender texture, not soft or mushy.
6. Add sauces and seasonings: Once the vegetables are nearly cooked, add your desired sauces (soy sauce, honey, vinegar, etc.) and seasonings (salt, pepper, herbs, spices).
7. Final Toss and Serve: Continue tossing until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables evenly, then remove from heat. 

Types of vegetables ideal for tossing
Most vegetables are suitable for tossing, but some excellent choices include bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, zucchini, mushrooms, snap peas, and leafy greens like spinach or bok choy. 
By following these tips, you can enjoy delicious, perfectly cooked tossed vegetables that are both healthy and satisfying.

Benefits of Tossed Veggies
Nutrient Retention: Quick cooking over high heat can help preserve vitamins and nutrients compared to longer boiling or steaming.
Flavorful: The browning and caramelization that occur during tossing can enhance the natural sweetness and flavor of the vegetables.
Crisp-Tender Texture: Tossing ensures that vegetables are cooked through while retaining a satisfying crispness.
Versatile: Tossed veggies can be a meal in themselves, a healthy side dish, or added to other dishes like rice or noodles. 

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