Veggie Stir Fry with Spicy Peanut Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

Colorful vegetables tossed in a spicy peanut sauce for a quick and healthy stir fry. This Asian Fusion-inspired stir-fry recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 27 minutes, pairs red bell pepper, broccoli florets, carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 large, julienned carrot
• 1 cup snap peas
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated ginger
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sriracha
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp, for garnish chopped peanuts
• 2, sliced, for garnish 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 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium sliced red bell pepper, 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 large julienned carrot, and 1 cup snap peas to the wok. Stir fry for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp and bright in color.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 3 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sriracha, and 1/4 cup water until smooth.
4. Step 4: Pour the peanut sauce over the vegetables in the wok and toss to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and clings to the vegetables.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped peanuts and 2 sliced green onions before serving over steamed rice or noodles.