Stir-Fried Broccoli and Snap Peas with Ginger
A quick vegetable stir-fry featuring crisp broccoli, snap peas, and a zesty ginger-sesame sauce that's ready in under 10 minutes. This asian-inspired asian ready in about 18 minutes pairs broccoli, snap peas, ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 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 snap peas
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Step 2: Add 1 tbsp minced ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 2 cups broccoli florets and 1 cup trimmed snap peas, stir-frying for 5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender and bright green.
- Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp water, cooking for 2 more minutes until sauce thickens and glazes the vegetables.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Broccoli and Snap Peas with Ginger 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 Stir-Fried Broccoli and Snap Peas with Ginger?
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 Stir-Fried Broccoli and Snap Peas with Ginger?
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 Stir-Fried Broccoli and Snap Peas with Ginger 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 Stir-Fried Broccoli and Snap Peas with Ginger?
Asian asian 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Made exactly as written. Wouldn't change a thing.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
- ★★★☆☆
Not bad. Would need significant modifications to make it a regular.
