Description
Bright, bold, and brimming with flavor, this Vegetable Stir Fry is the ultimate easy dinner recipe. Bursting with colorful vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, and snap peas, it’s tossed in a savory stir fry sauce and ready in just 25 minutes. Whether you’re seeking a healthy dinner, a quick weeknight meal, or vegetarian food ideas, this stir fry delivers on all fronts with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Perfect for meal prepping, dinner ideas, or pairing with your favorite rice or noodles.
Ingredients
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup baby corn
1 medium carrot, sliced thin
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 cup snap peas
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups cooked jasmine rice (or noodles)
Instructions
1. Wash and prepare all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, water, and cornstarch until smooth.
3. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add broccoli, baby corn, and carrots first. Stir fry for 3–4 minutes.
5. Add bell peppers, snap peas, zucchini, and mushrooms. Stir fry for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp.
6. Pour the sauce over vegetables, stirring constantly until it thickens and coats everything.
7. Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles.
8. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
For extra protein, add tofu, tempeh, or edamame during step 4.
Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy dinner, easy stir fry, vegetarian dinner, weeknight recipe, quick dinner, plant-based meal