Soy-Ginger Sesame Stir-Fry with Mixed Vegetables
A vibrant, quick stir-fry featuring crisp vegetables and a glossy sauce with ginger and sesame. This asian-inspired quick meals ready in about 18 minutes pairs broccoli, carrots, bell peppers for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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
- 2 cups broccoli
- 1 cup carrots
- 1 cup bell peppers
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Cut 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 cup thinly sliced carrots, and 1 cup sliced bell peppers into uniform pieces. Set aside.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp minced ginger, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1 tbsp sesame oil until smooth. Set aside.
- Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add vegetables and stir-fry for 4 minutes until crisp-tender and slightly charred.
- Step 4: Pour the sauce mixture over vegetables, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables evenly, about 1 minute.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Soy-Ginger Sesame Stir-Fry with Mixed Vegetables take to make?
Total time is about 18 minutes (10 min prep + 8 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 Soy-Ginger Sesame Stir-Fry with 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 from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Soy-Ginger Sesame Stir-Fry with 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 Soy-Ginger Sesame Stir-Fry with Mixed Vegetables 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 Soy-Ginger Sesame Stir-Fry with Mixed Vegetables?
Asian quick meals 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.
