Rainbow Vegetable Stir-Fry with Ginger and Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-10 · Updated 2026-04-10

A vibrant, nutrient-packed stir-fry featuring colorful vegetables and a fragrant ginger-sesame glaze that cooks in under 15 minutes. This Asian recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs broccoli, carrots, bell peppers for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 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 cups, cut into small florets broccoli
• 1 cup, thinly sliced carrots
• 1 cup, sliced into strips bell peppers
• 1 cup, trimmed snow peas
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp, minced ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Add 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 cup sliced carrots, and 1 cup bell pepper strips. Stir-fry for 4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
3. Step 3: Add 1 cup snow peas and 1 tbsp minced ginger to the skillet. Cook for 2 more minutes until vegetables are vibrant and slightly charred.
4. Step 4: Whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sugar in a small bowl. Pour the sauce over the vegetables and toss to coat evenly.
5. Step 5: Cook for 1 minute more until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds before serving.