Colorful Veggie Stir Fry with Sesame Sauce
A vibrant vegetable stir fry tossed in a savory sesame sauce, perfect for a healthy and quick meal full of color and flavor. This Asian Fusion-inspired stir-fry recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs broccoli florets, red bell pepper, carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 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 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
- 1 large, julienned carrot
- 1 cup snap peas
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Step 2: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 3: Add 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 medium sliced red bell pepper, 1 large julienned carrot, and 1 cup snap peas. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp and bright in color.
- Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp honey, then pour the sauce over the vegetables, tossing to coat evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the top, and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles if desired.








