Rustic Vegetable Stir Fry with Garlic and Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

A vibrant vegetable stir fry featuring crisp-tender seasonal vegetables tossed in a savory garlic-soy glaze for a quick and healthy meal. This Asian-inspired Mardi Gras recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs broccoli florets, carrot, julienned, red bell pepper, sliced 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

• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup snap peas
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

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