Sesame Ginger Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetables
A quick weeknight side featuring crisp-tender broccoli, carrots, and snap peas coated in a savory-sweet sesame-ginger glaze, perfect for pairing with rice or protein. This asian-inspired vegetarian (vegetarian) ready in about 25 minutes pairs broccoli florets, sliced carrots, snap peas for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, 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
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup, sliced carrots
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1/2 cup, sliced mushrooms
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp, minced ginger
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Step 2: Add 1 cup broccoli florets and 1 cup sliced carrots, stir-frying for 3 minutes until carrots are slightly tender.
- Step 3: Add 1 cup snap peas and 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms, stir-frying for 2 more minutes.
- Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp minced ginger, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp honey, and 1/4 cup water until combined.
- Step 5: Pour sauce over vegetables and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender and sauce coats them evenly.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sesame Ginger Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetables take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (15 min prep + 10 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 Sesame Ginger Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetables?
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 broccoli florets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sesame Ginger Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetables?
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 Sesame Ginger Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetables for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Sesame Ginger Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetables vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Used half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 10-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
