Vegetable Stir-Fry with Colorful Bell Peppers and Snow Peas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

A vibrant medley of crisp bell peppers and snow peas stir-fried in a savory garlic soy sauce, perfect for a quick, healthy vegetarian meal. This Asian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 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

• 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
• 1 cup, trimmed snow peas
• 1 medium, peeled and julienned carrot
• 3, minced fresh garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tsp, for garnish toasted sesame seeds
• 2, sliced thin 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.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 sliced red bell pepper, 1 sliced yellow bell pepper, 1 sliced green bell pepper, 1 cup snow peas, and 1 julienned carrot to the wok. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, tossing frequently until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. Step 4: Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp water, and drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil over the vegetables. Stir well and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the vegetables.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions on top before serving immediately with steamed rice or noodles.