Sautéed Celery and Carrot Stir Fry with Sweet Corn

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A light, colorful vegetable stir fry featuring crunchy celery, tender carrots, and sweet corn with a hint of garlic and soy sauce. This asian fusion-inspired vegetarian (vegetarian, gluten free) ready in about 22 minutes pairs medium, sliced diagonally celery stalks, medium, peeled and julienned carrots, frozen sweet corn kernels for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 110 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 3 Asian Fusion cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a 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 3 sliced celery stalks and 2 julienned carrots to the skillet. Stir-fry for 4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften but remain crisp.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup frozen sweet corn kernels and 1/4 cup water, cover the skillet, and steam the vegetables for 3 minutes until corn is heated through and vegetables are tender-crisp.
  4. Step 4: Remove the lid, add 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then toss everything together for 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the vegetables.
  5. Step 5: Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top as garnish before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Sautéed Celery and Carrot Stir Fry with Sweet Corn take to make?

Total time is about 22 minutes (10 min prep + 12 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sautéed Celery and Carrot Stir Fry with Sweet Corn?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep frozen sweet corn kernels from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Celery and Carrot Stir Fry with Sweet Corn?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sautéed Celery and Carrot Stir Fry with Sweet Corn for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Sautéed Celery and Carrot Stir Fry with Sweet Corn vegetarian?

Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian, gluten free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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