Heart-Healthy Quick and Easy Stir Fry Vegetables

Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and nutritious Heart-Healthy Quick and Easy Stir Fry Vegetables recipe! Bursting with colorful broccoli, red bell peppers, carrots, and sugar snap peas, this dish is packed with fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. Infused with the bold flavors of garlic, fresh ginger, and a light low-sodium soy sauce glaze, it’s a delicious way to nourish your body without compromising on taste. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy lifestyles and can be served as a satisfying side dish or over whole grains like brown rice or quinoa for a wholesome, plant-based meal. Topped with sesame seeds and green onions for extra texture and flavor, this quick stir fry is a heart-healthy, low-calorie delight that the entire family will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 large carrot, julienned
• 1 cup sugar snap peas
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 stalks green onions, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet or wok, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the broccoli florets, red bell pepper slices, and julienned carrot to the skillet.

Step 4

Stir fry the vegetables for about 4-5 minutes, or until they start to soften.

Step 5

Add the sugar snap peas to the skillet and stir fry for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the low-sodium soy sauce with water, then pour over the vegetables.

Step 7

Stir everything together and cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to heat through.

Step 8

Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.

Step 9

Serve hot as a side or over a bed of brown rice or quinoa for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(659.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	563.8

Total Fat 33.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1225.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 51.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.8g	0%
Total Sugars 18.4g
Protein 22.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 192.5mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 622.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.8%

Protein: 14.8%

Carbs: 34.5%