Vegetable Stir-Fry with Ginger-Soy Glaze and Cashews

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

A vibrant medley of crunchy vegetables tossed in a savory ginger-soy glaze finished with toasted cashews for a satisfying vegetarian stir-fry. This Asian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs broccoli florets, red bell pepper, snow peas for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 broccoli florets
• 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1 cup, trimmed snow peas
• 1 large, julienned carrot
• 1 cup, halved lengthwise baby corn
• 3, sliced green onions
• 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup roasted cashews
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water 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 minced fresh ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Toss in 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper, 1 cup snow peas, 1 large julienned carrot, and 1 cup baby corn; stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Pour the prepared soy sauce mixture over the vegetables and stir continuously for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil over the stir-fry, tossing to combine.
7. Step 7: Garnish with 3 sliced green onions and 1/3 cup roasted cashews before serving immediately with steamed rice or noodles.