Vegetable Stir-Fry with Sesame Ginger Sauce over Jasmine Rice
A colorful medley of crisp vegetables tossed in a savory sesame ginger sauce, served over fragrant jasmine rice for a quick healthy meal. This Asian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs jasmine rice, water, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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
- 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
- 3 cups water
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 large, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 medium, julienned carrot
- 2, sliced thinly green onions
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1: Rinse 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium pot, combine rice with 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender and water absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Step 2: While rice cooks, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 3 minced garlic cloves in a small bowl to make the sauce.
- Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 large sliced red bell pepper, 1 cup snap peas, and 1 julienned carrot. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are bright and crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Pour the prepared sauce over the vegetables and toss to coat evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and glazes the vegetables.
- Step 5: Serve the stir-fried vegetables over the cooked jasmine rice, garnished with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Vegetable Stir-Fry with Sesame Ginger Sauce over Jasmine Rice take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Vegetable Stir-Fry with Sesame Ginger Sauce over Jasmine Rice?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep jasmine rice from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Vegetable Stir-Fry with Sesame Ginger Sauce over Jasmine Rice?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Vegetable Stir-Fry with Sesame Ginger Sauce over Jasmine Rice for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Vegetable Stir-Fry with Sesame Ginger Sauce over Jasmine Rice vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
