Vegetable Stir-Fry with Sesame Garlic Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-09 · Updated 2026-08-09

A colorful medley of vegetables quickly stir-fried and coated in a savory sesame garlic sauce, perfect for a nutritious family meal. This Asian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs broccoli florets, carrot, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 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, sliced into thin rounds carrot
• 1 medium, julienned red bell pepper
• 1 cup snap peas
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 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 sesame oil, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth and set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 medium sliced carrot, 1 medium julienned red bell pepper, and 1 cup snap peas to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender and vibrant in color.
4. Step 4: Pour the prepared sauce over the vegetables and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and coats all the vegetables.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the top before serving immediately with steamed rice or noodles if desired.