Sesame-Glazed Spring Vegetables Stir-Fry
A quick and vibrant stir-fry featuring a mix of fresh spring vegetables coated in a light sesame sauce, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner. This asian-inspired stir fry ready in about 20 minutes pairs (about 150g), trimmed sugar snap peas, thinly sliced red bell pepper, (about 100g) broccoli florets for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 2, 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 (about 150g), trimmed sugar snap peas
- 1 cup (about 100g), peeled and sliced baby carrots
- 1/2 cup, thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 1 cup (about 100g) broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon, minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon, for garnish sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Step 2: Add garlic and ginger, stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add sugar snap peas, baby carrots, red bell pepper, and broccoli. Stir-fry for 5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat.
- Step 5: Cook for 2 more minutes until sauce thickens slightly and vegetables are glazed.
- Step 6: Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sesame-Glazed Spring Vegetables Stir-Fry take to make?
Total time is about 20 minutes (10 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-Glazed Spring Vegetables Stir-Fry?
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 thinly sliced red bell pepper from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sesame-Glazed Spring Vegetables Stir-Fry?
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-Glazed Spring Vegetables Stir-Fry for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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.
What goes well with Sesame-Glazed Spring Vegetables Stir-Fry?
Asian stir fry like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
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