Vegetables with mushrooms in sweet and sour sauce

2 servings

15 minutes

Vegetables with mushrooms in sweet and sour sauce is a vibrant and aromatic dish of Chinese cuisine that combines a balance of sweetness and slight sourness. Traditionally, sweet and sour sauce is used to give vegetables and meat a rich flavor that harmonizes perfectly with the natural freshness of the ingredients. Mushrooms and shiitake add depth and richness, zucchini and bell pepper provide freshness, while butternut squash adds delicate sweetness. Soy sprouts release moisture at the beginning of cooking, making the vegetables juicy. The dish is simmered uncovered, allowing the sauce to evenly coat the ingredients and create a rich flavor. This versatile dish can be served on its own or alongside rice for an ideal gastronomic delight.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 293.7
• Proteins: 20g
• Fats: 8g
• Carbohydrates: 39.4g

Ingredients

• Soybean sprouts: 200 g
• Zucchini: 0.5 pc
• Red sweet pepper: 1 pc
• Champignons: 5 pc
• Shiitake mushrooms: 5 pc
• Sweet and sour sauce: 50 g
• Butternut Squash: 200 g

Cooking steps

1. Put the soybean sprouts in the pan - they will release water while you chop the other vegetables. Add a little water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soybean sprouts: 200 g
   • Butternut Squash: 200 g

2. Cut the pumpkin, zucchini, mushrooms, and pepper as you wish.

   Required ingredients:

   • Zucchini: 0.5 piece
   • Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
   • Champignons: 5 piece
   • Shiitake mushrooms: 5 piece

3. Combine all the vegetables and stew them with sweet and sour sauce. There will be a lot of water. Cook uncovered, stirring constantly. The vegetables will be ready when all the water evaporates.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet and sour sauce: 50 g