Vegetable Stir-Fry Rice Bowl with Sesame-Ginger Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-30 · Updated 2026-07-30

A colorful medley of crisp vegetables stir-fried in a fragrant sesame-ginger sauce served over fluffy steamed rice. This Asian Fusion-inspired rice and grain recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs cooked jasmine rice, carrot, broccoli florets for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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

• 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
• 1 large, julienned carrot
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 medium, sliced red bell pepper
• 1 cup snap peas
• 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 stalks, thinly sliced green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large julienned carrot, 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 medium sliced red bell pepper, and 1 cup snap peas. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar until combined.
4. Step 4: Pour the sauce over the vegetables and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables.
5. Step 5: Divide 3 cups cooked jasmine rice evenly among four bowls. Top with the vegetable stir-fry mixture.
6. Step 6: Garnish each bowl with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onions before serving.