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Vegetable Stir Fry


  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

If you’re looking for a quick, healthy, and delicious meal, this vegetable stir fry is your go-to. It’s packed with fresh, colorful vegetables tossed in a savory sauce that brings bold flavor to every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prepping, or when you need dinner ideas in a hurry, this easy recipe fits right in with your collection of quick breakfast options, easy dinner fixes, and healthy snack ideas. Light, nourishing, and endlessly adaptable — it’s everything you want in a food idea that’s as satisfying as it is simple.


Ingredients

Scale

2 cups broccoli florets

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1 yellow bell pepper, sliced

1 carrot, thinly sliced

1 cup snap peas or snow peas

1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

2 green onions, chopped

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon hoisin sauce or oyster sauce

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water

2 tablespoons oil for cooking

Cooked rice or noodles for serving (optional)


Instructions

1. Wash and chop all vegetables into uniform, bite-sized pieces.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin or oyster sauce, water, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry.

3. Heat a wok or skillet over medium-high heat and add cooking oil.

4. Add garlic and ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.

5. Add firmer vegetables like broccoli and carrots first, stir-fry for 2–3 minutes.

6. Add remaining vegetables and stir-fry until crisp-tender.

7. Pour sauce over vegetables and toss to coat. Cook until sauce thickens.

8. Stir in green onions, remove from heat, and serve over rice or noodles.

Notes

Prep all your vegetables before you start cooking to keep the stir fry process smooth.

Use high-heat oil to avoid smoking and ensure even cooking.

Don’t overcrowd the pan — cook in batches if necessary for best texture.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stir Fry
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: vegetable stir fry, easy dinner, healthy dinner, quick stir fry, Asian vegetable recipe