Seed-Saver’s Garden Vegetable Stir Fry
A colorful stir fry featuring a variety of garden-fresh heirloom vegetables tossed in a savory garlic-soy sauce. This Asian Fusion-inspired stir-fry recipe (vegan, gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs heirloom carrots, green beans, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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
- 1 cup, sliced diagonally heirloom carrots
- 1 cup, trimmed and halved green beans
- 1 medium, julienned red bell pepper
- 1 cup snap peas
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp, grated ginger
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2, thinly sliced green onions
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 2: Add 1 cup sliced heirloom carrots, 1 cup trimmed and halved green beans, 1 medium julienned red bell pepper, and 1 cup snap peas to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Step 3: Pour 3 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tsp sesame oil over the vegetables, tossing to coat evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and glazes the veggies.
- Step 4: Remove from heat, sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onions. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.








