Sweet Corn and Tri-Color Pepper Stir Fry with Garlic Soy Sauce
A quick stir fry featuring sweet corn kernels and colorful bell peppers tossed in a savory garlic soy sauce, perfect for a light meal or side. This Asian Fusion-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs fresh corn kernels, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 140 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 cups (from about 3 ears) fresh corn kernels
- 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
- 1 medium, sliced into thin strips yellow bell pepper
- 1 medium, sliced into thin strips green bell pepper
- 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp, minced fresh ginger
- 2 stalks, thinly sliced green onions
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
- Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp minced fresh ginger to the pan, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 3: Add 2 cups fresh corn kernels and stir fry for 3 minutes until they start to get a light golden color.
- Step 4: Toss in 1 sliced red bell pepper, 1 sliced yellow bell pepper, and 1 sliced green bell pepper, stir frying for 4-5 minutes until peppers are just tender but still crisp.
- Step 5: Drizzle 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp sesame oil over the vegetables, stirring constantly for 1 minute until everything is evenly coated and heated through.
- Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sweet Corn and Tri-Color Pepper Stir Fry with Garlic Soy Sauce take to make?
Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 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 Sweet Corn and Tri-Color Pepper Stir Fry with Garlic Soy Sauce?
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 fresh corn kernels from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sweet Corn and Tri-Color Pepper Stir Fry with Garlic Soy Sauce?
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 Sweet Corn and Tri-Color Pepper Stir Fry with Garlic Soy Sauce for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Sweet Corn and Tri-Color Pepper Stir Fry with Garlic Soy Sauce?
Asian Fusion stir fry 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.
