From chatGPT when asked for a dressing for stir fried spinach,onions, okra and bell peppers. I used the first dressing and added about a full tsp of rice vinegar. It was good for a quick sauce.
Here are a few easy dressing / sauce ideas that go really well with a stir-fry of spinach, bell pepper, okra and onion (you can drizzle these after cooking or quickly toss in the pan right before turning off the heat):
1. Simple Soy-Garlic Dressing
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 clove garlic (minced)
Optional: ½ tsp rice vinegar or lemon juice for brightness (used about 1 tsp rice vinegar)
2. Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette
1 tbsp olive oil
Juice of ½ lemon
Pinch of salt & black pepper
½ tsp dried thyme or oregano
3. Spicy Ginger Sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
½ tsp grated fresh ginger
½ tsp chili flakes or a few drops of hot sauce
1 tsp honey or sugar (balances the heat)
4. Peanut Stir-Fry Sauce
1 tbsp peanut butter
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp lime or lemon juice
1–2 tsp water (to thin it)
Optional: pinch of chili powder
5. Balsamic Glaze
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp olive oil
½ tsp honey (optional)
Mix and drizzle — works surprisingly well with onions & peppers.
Would you like me to pick one and format it as a full recipe (with exact steps and quantities for your vegetables)?