Vegetable Stir-Fry with Garlic Soy Sauce and Toasted Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

A colorful medley of crisp vegetables stir-fried in a savory garlic soy sauce, finished with toasted sesame seeds for a nutty crunch. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 18 minutes, pairs broccoli florets, red bell pepper, carrots 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

• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 2 medium, julienned carrots
• 1 cup snap peas
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp fresh minced ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2, sliced thin green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper, 2 medium julienned carrots, and 1 cup snap peas. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are bright and just tender but still crisp.
3. Step 3: Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp sesame oil, tossing continuously for 1-2 minutes until sauce evenly coats the vegetables and slightly reduces.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions over the stir-fry before serving.