Roasted Garlic and Shiitake Mushroom Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

A fragrant stir fry combining earthy shiitake mushrooms with sweet roasted garlic and crisp vegetables, perfect for a quick and savory Asian-inspired meal. This Asian fusion recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs shiitake mushrooms, whole garlic cloves, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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

• 200 grams shiitake mushrooms
• 8 whole garlic cloves
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 100 grams green beans
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
• 2 stalks scallions
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place 8 whole garlic cloves on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, and roast for 20 minutes until soft and golden, then set aside to cool.
2. Step 2: While garlic roasts, clean and slice 200 grams shiitake mushrooms into 1/4-inch thick slices. Dice 1 medium red bell pepper into 1/2-inch pieces and trim 100 grams green beans into 2-inch lengths.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add sliced shiitake mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to brown and soften.
5. Step 5: Add diced red bell pepper and green beans to the skillet and stir fry for 3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
6. Step 6: Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and mash them with a fork, then add to the skillet along with 3 tablespoons soy sauce and 2 teaspoons sesame oil. Stir well to combine and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 sliced scallions and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds before serving.