Charred Vegetable Stir Fry with Sesame and Ginger

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

A vibrant stir fry featuring smoky-charred vegetables tossed in a ginger-sesame sauce for a flavorful vegan meal. This asian-inspired super bowl (vegan) ready in about 20 minutes pairs broccoli florets, large, julienned carrot, trimmed green beans for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 140 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 large, sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 1 large, julienned carrot
• 1 cup trimmed green beans
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 sliced thin scallions

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat a large wok or cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Add 2 tbsp sesame oil and swirl to coat.
2. Step 2: Add 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 large sliced red bell pepper, 1 large julienned carrot, and 1 cup trimmed green beans. Stir fry for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently until vegetables are tender-crisp with some charred edges.
3. Step 3: Push vegetables to the side, add 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp rice vinegar, tossing all vegetables to evenly coat. Cook for 1 more minute until sauce thickens slightly.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced scallions on top before serving.