Octonary Layered Vegetable Stir Fry with Denary Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

A colorful stir fry featuring eight vibrant vegetables tossed in a sweet and savory denary soy glaze, perfect for a wholesome vegan meal. This Asian-inspired Fourth of July recipe (vegan, gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs broccoli florets, carrot slices, red bell pepper strips for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Ingredients

• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 cup carrot slices
• 1 cup red bell pepper strips
• 1 cup snap peas
• 1 cup baby corn
• 1 cup, sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 1 cup zucchini slices
• 1 cup, trimmed green beans
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 3 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 3 tbsp water until smooth to create the denary soy glaze.
2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 tbsp grated ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 1 cup each of broccoli florets, carrot slices, red bell pepper strips, snap peas, baby corn, shiitake mushrooms, zucchini slices, and green beans to the wok. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp and vibrant in color.
4. Step 4: Pour the denary soy glaze over the vegetables and stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats all the vegetables with a glossy sheen.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles for a colorful, nutrient-rich meal.