Spicy Chili-Garlic Stir Fry with Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

A vibrant stir fry featuring crisp bell peppers and a hot chili-garlic sauce that delivers a lively punch. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 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 large, sliced into 1/2-inch strips red bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced into 1/2-inch strips yellow bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced into 1/2-inch strips green bell pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• 2 sliced thinly green onions
• 1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp red chili flakes, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large sliced red bell pepper, 1 large sliced yellow bell pepper, and 1 large sliced green bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5 minutes until the peppers are tender-crisp and edges start to caramelize.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/4 tsp salt, cooking for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the peppers.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tsp sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions on top before serving.