Vegetable Stir-Fry with Ginger Soy Sauce and Sesame Seeds

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

A colorful medley of fresh vegetables stir-fried with aromatic ginger and a savory soy sauce glaze, finished with toasted sesame seeds. This Asian fusion recipe (vegetarian), 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 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 large, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1 large, julienned carrot
• 1 cup snap peas
• 3 sliced green onions
• 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds

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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 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 large thinly sliced red bell pepper, 1 large julienned carrot, and 1 cup snap peas. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender and brightly colored.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Pour sauce over vegetables and toss for 1-2 minutes until vegetables are evenly coated and sauce thickens slightly.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat, sprinkle with 3 sliced green onions and 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds, and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.