Vegetable Stir-Fry with Ginger-Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

A quick and colorful vegetable stir-fry tossed in a fragrant ginger and soy glaze, perfect for a healthy weeknight meal. This Asian-inspired Mardi Gras recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs broccoli florets, red bell pepper, carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 1 large, julienned carrot
• 1 cup snap peas
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tsp, toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl until smooth; set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Add 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 sliced red bell pepper, 1 julienned carrot, and 1 cup snap peas; stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp and brightly colored.
5. Step 5: Pour the prepared ginger-soy sauce over the vegetables and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds over the stir-fry before serving with steamed rice or noodles.