Vegetable Stir-Fry with Popular Garlic-Ginger Sauce

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

A colorful medley of vegetables tossed in a savory garlic-ginger sauce, a widely loved dish that’s simple and healthy. This asian-inspired stir fry (vegetarian) ready in about 25 minutes blends broccoli florets, large, julienned carrot, snap peas into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. 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
• 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp dissolved in 2 tbsp water cornstarch
• 2 sliced for garnish green onions
• 1 tsp for garnish toasted sesame seeds

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 grated fresh ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 medium sliced red bell pepper, 1 large julienned carrot, and 1 cup snap peas. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender and bright in color.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce and 1 tbsp sesame oil, tossing to coat the vegetables evenly.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp water, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables, about 1 minute.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving immediately over steamed rice or noodles.