Mulched Garden Vegetable Stir-Fry with Garlic Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

A vibrant stir-fry combining fresh garden vegetables with a savory garlic soy glaze, inspired by mulching techniques for freshness preservation. This Asian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs carrot, red bell pepper, broccoli florets for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 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

• 1 large, julienned carrot
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 1 cup, chopped broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup, trimmed snap peas
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp, grated fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 stalks, thinly sliced green onions
• 1/4 tsp (optional) crushed red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 1 large julienned carrot, 1 medium sliced red bell pepper, 1 cup chopped broccoli florets, and 1/2 cup snap peas. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp and bright in color.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, and 2 tsp sesame oil.
5. Step 5: Pour the sauce into the skillet and toss to coat the vegetables evenly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and glazes the vegetables.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, 2 thinly sliced green onions, and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes over the stir-fry before serving.