Gap-Adjusted Vegetable Stir Fry with Sesame

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

A vibrant vegetable stir fry designed with mindful spacing of ingredients to ensure perfect texture and balanced flavor. This asian fusion-inspired vegetarian ready in about 25 minutes pairs broccoli florets, snow peas, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 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

• 150 g broccoli florets
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch strips red bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced diagonally 1/4 inch thick carrot
• 100 g snow peas
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2, sliced diagonally spring onions

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 tsp grated ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 150 g broccoli florets, 1 medium sliced red bell pepper, 1 large sliced carrot, and 100 g snow peas to the wok. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, maintaining a slight gap between vegetables to avoid overcrowding, allowing them to sear but remain crisp.
3. Step 3: Pour in 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp sesame oil, tossing vegetables continuously for another 2 minutes until evenly coated and heated through.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat, sprinkle 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced spring onions over the stir fry, then serve immediately to preserve freshness and texture.