Description
A quick and healthy vegetable stir fry packed with colorful vegetables and savory flavors, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional for thickening)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and ginger; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add broccoli, bell peppers, snow peas, carrot, and mushrooms. Stir fry for 5–7 minutes, or until vegetables are just tender-crisp.
- Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil; toss to coat evenly.
- If a thicker sauce is desired, add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- Use any vegetables you have on hand like zucchini or baby corn.
- Add tofu or tempeh for extra protein.
- Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg