Layered Vegetable Stir-Fry with Garlic and Ginger
A vibrant stir-fry featuring crisp vegetables layered with aromatic garlic and ginger, perfect for a quick, healthy meal. This Asian-inspired Super Bowl recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs vegetable oil, fresh garlic cloves, fresh ginger 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.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cloves, minced fresh garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
- 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 large, julienned carrot
- 1 cup snap peas
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 stalks, thinly sliced green onions
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Instructions
- 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 minced fresh ginger, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 2: Add 1 medium sliced red bell pepper, 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 large julienned carrot, and 1 cup snap peas to the wok. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes, tossing frequently until vegetables are crisp-tender and vibrant in color.
- Step 3: Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp sesame oil, stirring well to coat all vegetables. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and glazes the vegetables.
- Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onion stalks over the top for garnish before serving.







