Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetables with Sesame and Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-16 · Updated 2026-04-16

A quick, flavorful stir-fry with crisp vegetables in a savory-sweet sauce, finished with nutty sesame seeds. This Asian recipe, ready in about 23 minutes, pairs vegetable oil, fresh ginger, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 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

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 3 cups (broccoli florets, bell peppers, snap peas), cut into bite-sized pieces mixed vegetables
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 3 cups mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 5 minutes until crisp-tender.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1/2 tsp sugar; pour over vegetables and toss to coat evenly.
5. Step 5: Cook for 1 more minute, then remove from heat and sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds before serving.