Quick Vegetable Stir-Fry with Garlic and Ginger

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

A vibrant vegetable stir-fry packed with fresh garlic and ginger for a quick, healthy, and colorful meal perfect for busy days. This asian-inspired vegetarian ready in about 20 minutes pairs vegetable oil, 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
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 medium, sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced thin carrot
• 1 cup snap peas
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 stalks, sliced green onions
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger to the skillet and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 medium red bell pepper sliced into strips, 1 large thinly sliced carrot, and 1 cup snap peas. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes, tossing frequently until vegetables are crisp-tender and bright in color.
4. Step 4: Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce and drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the vegetables, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until the sauce lightly coats everything.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.