Honey-Garlic Stir Fry with Bell Peppers and Snow Peas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

A quick and colorful stir fry featuring tender vegetables in a sweet and savory honey-garlic sauce. This Asian fusion recipe (vegetarian, gluten free option), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs vegetable oil, garlic cloves, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 cloves minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 large, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced into thin strips yellow bell pepper
• 1 cup trimmed snow peas
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp mixed with 2 tbsp water cornstarch
• 1 tsp for garnish sesame seeds
• 2 sliced for garnish green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large sliced red bell pepper, 1 large sliced yellow bell pepper, and 1 cup trimmed snow peas. Stir fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp and vibrant.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar. Pour this sauce over the vegetables and stir to coat evenly.
4. Step 4: Stir in the cornstarch slurry made from 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables beautifully.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 1 tsp sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions before serving immediately over steamed rice or noodles.