Instant Vegetable Stir-Fry with Garlic and Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

A colorful and speedy stir-fry featuring fresh vegetables quickly tossed in a savory garlic-soy glaze. This Asian-inspired Instant Pot recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 18 minutes, pairs vegetable oil, garlic cloves, broccoli florets 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 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 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 1 cup snap peas
• 1 medium, julienned carrot
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp toasted 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 high heat until shimmering and hot.
2. Step 2: Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Toss in 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 medium sliced red bell pepper, 1 cup snap peas, and 1 julienned carrot, stir-frying for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are bright, tender-crisp, and slightly caramelized on the edges.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp sesame oil, then pour over the vegetables, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats all the vegetables.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions before serving over steamed rice or noodles.