There are hundreds of reasons to love a stir-fry, but because you only have so much time, here are the best: They're superhealthy, often supplying more than a serving of vegetables with minimal saturated fat. They're fast and ready in less than a half hour—about the time it takes to order in takeout. They're pretty tough to mess up, even if you can't tell a skillet from a wok. (Hint: You don't need to.) In fact, you can get a delicious, health-boosting stir-fry on the table fast simply by following these principles: select, sizzle, and season.Select the vegetables first. Look for firm colorful veggies (bright hues are a sign of high phytochemical content). Bell peppers, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, bok choy, broccoli, and cauliflower are all excellent choices (frozen works, too). Choose at least two different vegetables and trim them into 1-inch pieces so they cook quickly and evenly. Then pick a protein—just 3 ounces per person is all that's needed. Excellent vegetarian options includ...
