Vegetable Stir-Fry with Sweet Soy and Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

A colorful medley of fresh vegetables quickly stir-fried and tossed in a sweet soy and toasted sesame sauce, perfect for a quick healthy meal. This Asian Fusion-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs carrot, 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 3, 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 medium, sliced into thin matchsticks carrot
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 1 cup, trimmed snap peas
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2, sliced thin green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium carrot sliced into thin matchsticks, 1 cup broccoli florets, 1 cup snap peas, and 1 medium red bell pepper sliced into thin strips. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp and bright in color.
3. Step 3: Stir together 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp hoisin sauce, and 1 tsp honey in a small bowl. Pour the sauce over the vegetables in the wok and toss for 1-2 minutes until everything is evenly coated and heated through.
4. Step 4: Drizzle 1 tsp toasted sesame oil over the stir-fry and sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions. Toss briefly and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles if desired.