Pregnancy Friendly Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry
A colorful, satisfying dinner that checks every box when you're eating for two — lean protein, a rainbow of vegetables, and a sauce built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients. Flank steak or sirloin gets a quick marinade before hitting a screaming-hot wok, so it sears up tender and deeply browned rather than steaming into something gray and sad. The sauce leans on coconut aminos instead of traditional soy sauce, which sidesteps the sodium overload and fermented soy concerns that can make standard stir-fry recipes feel off-limits right now. Fresh ginger and a touch of turmeric bring warmth and anti-inflammatory goodness, while broccoli, zucchini, and red bell pepper load every bowl with folate, vitamin C, and fiber. Arrowroot starch pulls the sauce into a glossy, clingy coating without any cornstarch or additives you'd have to second-guess. The beef is cooked through completely — no pink in the center — so you can dig in with total confidence. Finish with a scatter of cilantro and sesame seeds and dinner is on the table before anyone has time to complain about cravings.
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4 servings
For the beef
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
Ingredient noteCook all meat thoroughly when pregnant.
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch
- ¼ tsp salt
For the sauce
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp salt
For the stir-fry
- 3 tbsp avocado oil, divided
- 2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced into half-moons
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the sliced beef with 2 tbsp coconut aminos, 1 tsp arrowroot starch, and 1/4 tsp salt. Toss to coat evenly and let the beef marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 3 tbsp coconut aminos, lemon juice, 1 tsp arrowroot starch, 1 tsp grated ginger, turmeric, and 1/4 tsp salt until smooth. Set aside.
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