Vibrant Vegetable Stir-Fry with Ginger and Garlic

A colorful medley of seasonal vegetables tossed in a zesty ginger-garlic sauce, ready in under 20 minutes.

Cuisine: Asian

Category: Quick Meals

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 12 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

• 1 cup, cut into small florets broccoli
• 1/2 cup, thinly sliced carrots
• 1/2 cup, thinly sliced bell peppers
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon, grated fresh ginger
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons water until smooth.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon grated ginger, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 cup broccoli florets, 1/2 cup sliced carrots, and 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers. Stir-fry for 5–6 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. Step 4: Pour the sauce mixture over the vegetables, tossing to coat evenly. Cook for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and glazes the vegetables.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.