Low-Calorie Rainbow Veggie Stir-Fry with Ginger-Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

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A vibrant stir-fry packed with colorful vegetables and a zesty ginger-soy glaze, offering satisfying crunch with minimal calories—ideal for a quick, light meal. This Asian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs broccoli florets, bell peppers, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 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: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 120 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup, sliced (mixed colors) bell peppers
1 cup, sliced carrots
1 cup snap peas
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon, grated fresh ginger
1 clove, minced garlic
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons water to make the glaze.
Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat; add 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 cup sliced bell peppers, 1 cup sliced carrots, and 1 cup snap peas, stir-frying for 5 minutes until crisp-tender and vibrant in color.
Step 3: Pour the prepared glaze over the vegetables, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables evenly, then remove from heat.