Hibachi-Style Stir-Fried Vegetables with Garlic Soy Glaze

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A vibrant mix of bell peppers, mushrooms, and zucchini stir-fried with garlic and coated in a savory soy glaze, inspired by Japanese hibachi flavors. This japanese-inspired stir fry (vegetarian) ready in about 25 minutes pairs button mushrooms, quartered, garlic cloves, minced, soy sauce 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 cup quartered button mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently until they start to soften.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 medium sliced red bell pepper, 1 medium sliced yellow bell pepper, and 1 medium sliced zucchini cut into 1/4-inch half-moons. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp mirin, and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Toss everything together and cook for another 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the vegetables.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onions. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Hibachi-Style Stir-Fried Vegetables with Garlic Soy Glaze take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (15 min prep + 10 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 Hibachi-Style Stir-Fried Vegetables with Garlic Soy Glaze?

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 button mushrooms, quartered from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Hibachi-Style Stir-Fried Vegetables with Garlic Soy Glaze?

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 Hibachi-Style Stir-Fried Vegetables with Garlic Soy Glaze 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 Hibachi-Style Stir-Fried Vegetables with Garlic Soy Glaze vegetarian?

Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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