Description
A vibrant, quick, and nourishing Vegetable Stir-Fry combining fresh vegetables sautéed in a flavorful sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this colorful dish bursts with texture and taste, perfect for a healthy lunch or speedy dinner. Naturally vegan and gluten-free, it’s adaptable to whatever veggies or proteins you have on hand.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
Aromatics
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
Sauce & Oils
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or preferred stir-fry sauce)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Garnishes
- 2 green onions, chopped
Optional Protein
- 100–150g tofu, chicken, or shrimp (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Wash and chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces for even cooking. Mince garlic and ginger finely to release full flavor during cooking.
- Heat Your Pan: Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and heat until shimmering to create a toasty base.
- Cook Aromatics: Add minced garlic and ginger to the hot oil; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn them.
- Add Vegetables: Add tougher vegetables like carrots and broccoli first. Stir frequently for 2-3 minutes, then add softer vegetables such as bell peppers and snap peas. Cook until crisp-tender.
- Stir in Sauce: Pour soy sauce or preferred stir-fry sauce over the vegetables. Toss and cook for another 1-2 minutes to blend flavors and slightly thicken the sauce.
- Finish and Serve: Turn off the heat and sprinkle chopped green onions on top. Serve immediately while hot and vibrant.
Notes
- Dry vegetables well to avoid steaming instead of stir-frying.
- Prep all ingredients before heating the pan; stir-frying is a fast process.
- Cook on high heat to retain crunch and develop slight char flavor.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan to keep vegetables crisp, not soggy.
- Add sauce gradually to control how saucy the dish becomes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegetable stir-fry, quick vegan dinner, healthy stir-fry, gluten free meals, easy vegetable recipe