Panda Express Mixed Veggies is a mix of broccoli, zucchini, carrots, string beans and cabbage steamed in chicken stock for added flavor.
- They don’t taste like regular steamed veggies thanks to the delicious stock they’re steamed with.
- They are fresh cut and still crisp tender.
- No fat. And to be honest when you’ve got Orange Chicken and Beijing Beef on your plate you’re going to need more than diet soda to counteract those menu choices!
So what makes these vegetables so special? Well aside from the stock they’re cooked in, the ease of making them by using a simple steamer basket is enough to consider this recipe a keeper. Plus with just the hint of the chicken stock flavor they are a great option to “bulk” up your plate of food for almost no calories.
Panda tends to use a variety of vegetables, but the last few times I ordered I’ve taken note on the ingredients in the Panda Express Mixed Veggies option and they’ve consistently included what the menu description states. I have also seen celery from time to time, but perhaps the cook who was making Chow Mein had some extra celery left and tossed it in with the veggies.
Back to our long running list of recipes from Panda express and we’re almost to the launch of the Panda Express Copycat Recipes E-book (free to subscribers! a more robust paid option to with shopping lists and nutrition facts)
There have been a heck of a lot of copycat recipes, including some Panda Express recipes including:
- Panda Express Mixed Veggies
- Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp
- Panda Express Cream Cheese Rangoon
- Panda Express Beef and Broccoli
- Panda Express Sweetfire Chicken Breast
- Panda Express Orange Chicken
- Panda Express Mushroom Chicken
- Panda Express Firecracker Chicken Breast
- Panda Express Chow Mein
- Panda Express Fried Rice
- Panda Express Black Pepper Chicken
- Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken
- Panda Express Beijing Beef
Panda Express Mixed Veggies (Copycat)
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 medium zucchini , sliced into 1/2 inch sliced and cut into half circles
- 1 cup carrots , peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 pound string beans , trimmed
- 1/4 head cabbage , cut into 2 inch pieces
- sesame seeds , optional
- salt or soy sauce , optional
Instructions
- Heat the stock in a pot and fit a steamer basket into the pot.
- Add the vegetables and bring the stock to a boil on medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove the basket and serve.
- Add salt or soy sauce to taste if you'd like.
I love this recipe. Have you tried freezing it? I have a garden and I would like to try making a big batch and freezing it. I don’t want it to turn to mush though. Any suggestions?
You can totally freeze this!
Sabrina, Is there a recipe for Panda Express Egg Rolls? Teriyaki sauce also?
I have a recipe for egg rolls but not a copycat for Panda Express. I can add it to my list to research. Thanks!
Hi Sabrina, it’s my first time visiting yor blog. I’m loving everything I see. I plan on trying 2 recipes very soon. I do have one challenge with 2 ingredients found in Chinese cooking. A family member has a food sensitivity to sesame oil and soy sauce. Are there any substitutes? Or can make one of these items at home – like the soy sauce? I’m also interested in a lemon chicken and crispy chicken recipe.
Thanks so much for your help, ann.
There are substitutions but using anything else will change the flavor. You can use any light oil to substitute for the seasame oil and mix a bit of water with worchestershire sauce for the the soy sauce. Hope this helps. Enjoy!