Arctic Snow Pea and Carrot Stir-Fry with Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

A vibrant stir-fry featuring crisp snow peas and julienned carrots tossed in a savory sesame-ginger sauce. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 17 minutes, pairs snow peas, carrots, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 100 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 oz, trimmed snow peas
• 2 medium, julienned carrots
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2, sliced thin green onions
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add 8 oz trimmed snow peas and 2 julienned medium carrots to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are bright and crisp-tender.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1-2 minutes more, allowing the sauce to coat the vegetables and thicken slightly.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onions. Toss gently and serve immediately for a fresh, crunchy side dish.