Vegetarian Stir Fry

Bright, colorful, and packed with flavor, this Vegetarian Stir Fry is the ultimate quick and healthy weeknight recipe! Featuring a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables like broccoli, carrots, snap peas, and red bell pepper, this dish is sautéed to crisp-tender perfection in a savory homemade soy and sesame sauce. Enhanced with the aromatic duo of garlic and ginger, every bite bursts with bold flavors and a satisfying crunch. The recipe comes together in just 25 minutes and is a versatile delight, perfect for serving over steamed rice or noodles. Topped with toasted sesame seeds, this stir fry proves that wholesome eating can be deliciously simple. Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or just looking for a light yet fulfilling meal, this quick vegetarian stir fry is sure to become a favorite in your recipe rotation.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Broccoli florets
• 2 medium Carrots
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 cup Snap peas
• 1 cup Mushrooms
• 1 small Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 4 servings Cooked rice or noodles

Directions

Step 1

Wash all the vegetables thoroughly.

Step 2

Cut the broccoli into small florets, peel and slice the carrots into thin rounds, slice the red bell pepper into strips, trim the ends of the snap peas, and slice the mushrooms and onion thinly.

Step 3

Mince the garlic cloves and grate the ginger.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water to make the stir fry sauce. Set aside.

Step 5

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and let it heat up.

Step 6

Add the onions to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until slightly translucent.

Step 7

Toss in the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to avoid burning.

Step 8

Add the broccoli, carrots, and snap peas to the skillet and stir fry for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 9

Add the bell pepper and mushrooms and continue stir frying for another 2-3 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp-tender.

Step 10

Pour the prepared stir fry sauce over the vegetables and stir well to coat. Let it cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 11

Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the top.

Step 12

Serve the stir fry hot over cooked rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1418.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1456.0

Total Fat 67.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2126.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 180.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.1g	0%
Total Sugars 28.0g
Protein 37.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 321.7mg	0%
Iron 12.7mg	0%
Potassium 1957.7mg	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: 41.3%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 48.7%