5 Savory Stir-fry Recipes to Pack on Muscle

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Tap into the ancient culinary craft known as stir-frying to feed your muscles the protein they crave, and get loads of essential vitamins and minerals for optimal health. The quick, high-heat cooking method—which is the backbone of stir-frying—preserves the texture, flavor, and nutrients of your ingredients, and that means a plate full of succulent browned meats and crisp, bright vegetables. These unique dishes move away from the typical Asian flavors, so take a break from the takeout menu and throw some ingredients in a red-hot pan. There is simply no better way to get a nutrition-packed meal on the table in a matter of minutes.

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Sweet & Sour Tofu Soba Stir-fry

Ditch the meat for this high-protein, vegetarian-friendly recipe. The homemade sweet and sour sauce keeps things interesting and the nutty-tasting and fast-cooking Japanese soba noodles are packed with vital minerals, including blood pressure-lowering magnesium.

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Mediterranean Pork Stir-fry

Stir-frying can be done with more than just Asian flavors. This Mediterranean-style dish combines savory ingredients to bring you a meal that’s high in protein and low in fat. Instead of rice, it uses the nutritious ancient grain known as farro, and it’s jam-packed with veggies.

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Steak Fajita Tacos With Avocado Crema

We bet you never thought of making Mexican-style fajitas in a wok, but doing so actually gives you a flavorful sear that’s hard to achieve any way else. This recipe is loaded with lots of bell peppers, which are high in vitamin C and low in fat, so you won’t feel guilty indulging.

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Sesame Scallop Stir-fry

Scallops don’t typically come to mind when you think of bodybuilding protein, but they actually pack quite a punch of protein. Scallops are also extremely high in vitamin B12 and selenium, which helps fend off prostate cancer.

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Orange Chicken Cauliflower Rice Stir-fry

Cut the starchy carbs from your diet by substituting regular rice with cauliflower rice. This sweet and savory dish is high in protein and low in carbs, making it the perfect meal to build lean muscle.

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                        <h3 class="gallery-item__caption-title">Wok This Way</h3><p>Tap into the ancient culinary craft known as stir-frying to feed your muscles the protein they crave, and get loads of essential vitamins and minerals for optimal health. The quick, high-heat cooking method—which is the backbone of stir-frying—preserves the texture, flavor, and nutrients of your ingredients, and that means a plate full of succulent browned meats and crisp, bright vegetables. These unique dishes move away from the typical Asian flavors, so take a break from the takeout menu and throw some ingredients in a red-hot pan. There is simply no better way to get a nutrition-packed meal on the table in a matter of minutes.</p>