Spicy Peanut Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Bell Pepper

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

A vibrant stir-fry bursting with crunchy broccoli and sweet bell peppers, tossed in a rich, spicy peanut sauce that clings to every bite. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs broccoli florets, red bell pepper, carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 3, 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 florets
• 1 medium, sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium, julienned carrot
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 3 tbsp smooth peanut butter
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp for garnish chopped peanuts
• 2 sliced for garnish green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp grated ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 sliced red bell pepper, and 1 julienned carrot to the wok. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp and vibrant.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp smooth peanut butter, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, and 1/4 cup water until smooth.
4. Step 4: Pour the peanut sauce over the vegetables in the wok, tossing continuously for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats all the vegetables evenly.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped peanuts and 2 sliced green onions before serving immediately.