Sesame-Ginger Broccoli Carrot Stir-Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-19 · Updated 2026-04-19

A vibrant stir-fry featuring crisp broccoli and carrots in a glossy ginger-sesame glaze, ready in 25 minutes. This Asian recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs broccoli florets, carrots, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, 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 broccoli florets
• 1 cup carrots
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp, grated fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp roasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup cooked rice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Whisk 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1 tbsp cornstarch in a small bowl; set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 cup broccoli florets and 1 cup diced carrots, stirring to coat. Cook for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender and slightly golden.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant and garlic turns golden.
4. Step 4: Pour in the reserved sauce mixture and 1/4 cup water, stirring until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables (about 2 minutes).
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle with 2 tbsp roasted sesame seeds, and serve over 1/2 cup cooked rice.