Description
This vegetable stir fry recipe is quick, healthy, and bursting with flavor. Packed with fresh vegetables, a garlicky soy sauce, and a hint of sesame oil, it’s a weeknight dinner favorite. Great as a vegetarian main or a vibrant side dish, this easy stir fry is ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
2 cups broccoli florets
1 large carrot, sliced thin
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup snow peas
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Wash and slice all the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, brown sugar, rice vinegar, water, and red pepper flakes if using.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger, stirring for 30 seconds.
4. Add broccoli and carrots first. Cook for 2 minutes.
5. Add bell pepper and snow peas. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
6. Pour in the sauce and stir to coat evenly. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
7. Remove from heat and serve hot. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Use vegetables of similar size to ensure even cooking.
Double the sauce if serving over noodles or rice.
Add tofu or edamame for an extra protein boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg