Five-Spice Vegetable Stir-Fry
A quick stir-fry featuring crisp vegetables and a balanced spice blend, highlighting color and flavor spectrum in every bite. This asian (gluten-free) ready in about 27 minutes pairs tablespoons vegetable oil, minced garlic, tablespoon, grated fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon, grated fresh ginger
- 1 cup, cut into florets broccoli
- 1 cup, sliced into thin rounds carrots
- 1 medium, sliced into strips red bell pepper
- 1 medium, sliced into strips green bell pepper
- 1 cup, trimmed snap peas
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
Equipment for this recipe
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat vegetable oil in wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Step 2: Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry 30 seconds until fragrant, avoiding browning.
- Step 3: Add broccoli, carrots, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and snap peas; stir-fry 5-7 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, cumin, coriander, paprika, and turmeric in small bowl until combined.
- Step 5: Pour sauce over vegetables, toss to coat, and cook 2 minutes until heated through.
- Step 6: Serve immediately over cooked brown rice.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Five-Spice Vegetable Stir-Fry take to make?
Total time is about 27 minutes (15 min prep + 12 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Five-Spice Vegetable Stir-Fry?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep tablespoons vegetable oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Five-Spice Vegetable Stir-Fry?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Five-Spice Vegetable Stir-Fry for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Five-Spice Vegetable Stir-Fry gluten-free?
Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Used half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.
- ★★★★★
My partner, who's usually picky, absolutely loved this.
- ★★★★☆
Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.
