Jones' Garden Veggie Stir-fry
A vibrant stir-fry packed with crisp vegetables and a savory soy-ginger glaze, ready in under 20 minutes. This dish celebrates the freshness of garden vegetables with a quick, healthy meal. This asian-inspired vegetarian (vegetarian) ready in about 25 minutes pairs Broccoli florets, medium Bell peppers, medium Carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, 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 cups Broccoli florets
- 1 medium Bell peppers
- 1 medium Carrots
- 1 cup Snow peas
- 1/2 medium Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Ginger
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 1 tsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Water
- 2 cups Cooked rice
- 1 tsp Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare sauce: Whisk 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl until smooth.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 1/2 medium sliced onion and stir-fry for 1 minute until slightly softened.
- Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 medium sliced bell pepper, and 1 medium julienned carrot. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Step 5: Add 1 cup snow peas and stir-fry for 1 more minute.
- Step 6: Pour sauce over vegetables and stir continuously for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the vegetables.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Jones' Garden Veggie Stir-fry 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 Jones' Garden Veggie 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 broccoli florets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Jones' Garden Veggie 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 Jones' Garden Veggie Stir-fry for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Jones' Garden Veggie Stir-fry 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.
What others are saying
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Great base recipe! I added a pinch of smoked paprika and it was even better.
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Kids gobbled it up without complaints — that's a 5-star in my book.
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Restaurant quality! Can't believe how easy this was.
