Description
A quick and colorful vegetable stir fry that’s perfect for a healthy, weeknight dinner. Packed with fresh vegetables and tossed in a savory sauce.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas, carrot, and zucchini. Stir-fry for 5–7 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil. Pour over the vegetables.
- If desired, add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens, about 1–2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds if using.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Use any combination of your favorite vegetables.
- Add tofu, tempeh, or chicken for extra protein.
- Adjust sauces to taste for sweetness or spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg