Vegetable Stir-Fry with Spicy Sesame Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

A colorful medley of fresh vegetables stir-fried to crisp-tender perfection, coated in a bold and spicy sesame sauce. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs broccoli florets, red bell pepper, snap peas 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 cup snap peas
• 1 large, julienned carrot
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp, freshly grated ginger
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2, thinly sliced green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp grated ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 large thinly sliced red bell pepper, 1 cup snap peas, and 1 large julienned carrot. Stir-fry vegetables for 5-6 minutes until crisp-tender and bright in color.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes. Pour sauce over vegetables and toss to coat evenly, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onions on top before serving with steamed rice or noodles.