Description
A vibrant and healthy spring vegetable stir-fry packed with colorful veggies and full of flavor, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a light lunch.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 cup asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup baby carrots, halved lengthwise
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the garlic and ginger, sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the snap peas, asparagus, bell pepper, carrots, and broccoli. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
- Pour the sauce over the vegetables and stir well to coat evenly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to swap in other seasonal vegetables like zucchini or green beans.
- For extra protein, add tofu, tempeh, or a handful of edamame.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg