Miso-Glazed Hidden Veggie Stir-Fry

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A vibrant stir-fry where hidden vegetables like zucchini and mushrooms are infused with umami miso and sesame, creating a dish that's both healthy and deeply flavorful. This Japanese-inspired vegetarian recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs zucchini, mushrooms, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Prep: 12 min Cook: 8 min Serves 2 Japanese cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Thinly slice 1 medium zucchini into half-moons, trim 8 oz mushrooms, and cut 1/2 cup carrots into matchsticks.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp miso paste, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/2 tsp grated ginger until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until smoking.
  4. Step 4: Add zucchini, mushrooms, and carrots in a single layer and stir-fry for 3 minutes until vegetables begin to soften and develop slight char marks.
  5. Step 5: Pour miso glaze over vegetables and toss constantly for 2 minutes until the sauce bubbles and coats all ingredients evenly.
  6. Step 6: Cook for 1 more minute until vegetables are tender-crisp and sauce has thickened to a glossy finish that clings to the veggies.
  7. Step 7: Remove from heat immediately to prevent overcooking, as the residual heat will finish cooking the vegetables without making them mushy.

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