City-Grown Vegetable Stir-Fry with Sesame

A vibrant stir-fry featuring seasonal vegetables commonly grown in urban community gardens, reflecting U.S. city population growth trends.

Cuisine: Asian

Category: Quick Meals

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 8 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 2 cups florets broccoli
• 1 cup matchsticks carrots
• 1 cup snap peas
• 1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: Prepare vegetables: cut 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 cup carrot matchsticks, 1 cup snap peas, and 1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper. Mince 2 garlic cloves and grate 1 tsp fresh ginger.
2. Step 2: Whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp grated ginger, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add all vegetables to the skillet in batches: first broccoli and carrots, stir-fry for 3 minutes, then add snap peas and bell pepper, cooking for another 3 minutes until crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Pour the soy sauce mixture over vegetables, stirring constantly for 1 minute until sauce thickens and coats all vegetables evenly.