Easy Stir Fry Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tbspextra-virgin olive oil
- 1red bell pepper
stemmed, seeded, and sliced
- 1yellow bell pepper
stemmed, seeded, and sliced
- 8 ozcremini mushrooms
stemmed and sliced
- 3 csmall broccoli florets
- 1 csugar snap peas
- 1 cthinly sliced carrots
- 3green onions
thinly sliced
- sesame seeds
for garnish
- ½ cwater
- ⅓ clow-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsphoney or brown sugar
- 1 tbsprice vinegar
- 2 tsptoasted sesame oil
- 2garlic cloves
grated
- 2 tspgrated fresh ginger
- 1 tbspcornstarch
- ½ tspred pepper flakes
optional
Directions
- 1
Make the stir fry sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the water, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes, if using.
- 2
Make the stir fry. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the red and yellow peppers, mushrooms, broccoli, snap peas, and carrots and toss. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the vegetables soften slightly.
- 3
Reduce the heat to medium and pour in the stir fry sauce. Stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and the vegetables are crisp-tender. Season to taste. Top with the green onions and sesame seeds and serve.
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About this Recipe
Looking for a fast, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying weeknight meal? This Easy Stir Fry Recipe is your answer, bringing vibrant vegetables and a delectable sauce to your table in a flash. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a wholesome dinner without spending hours in the kitchen.
What sets this vegetable stir fry apart is its perfect balance of fresh, colorful vegetables and a deeply sweet and savory sauce that coats every bite. It’s designed to be quick and simple, making gourmet flavors achievable even on your busiest evenings. Plus, with a simple swap to certified gluten-free low-sodium tamari, it effortlessly caters to dietary needs without compromising taste.
Prepare for a symphony of textures and tastes that will excite your palate. You'll enjoy the crisp-tender crunch of vibrant bell peppers, broccoli florets, and sweet sugar snap peas, perfectly complemented by earthy cremini mushrooms and subtly sweet carrots. The star of the show is undoubtedly the sauce—a harmonious blend of low-sodium soy sauce, a touch of honey or brown sugar, bright rice vinegar, and fragrant toasted sesame oil, all elevated by fresh ginger and grated garlic. This creates an aromatic, deeply satisfying, and unbelievably flavorful experience that belies its quick preparation. This main dish is surprisingly hearty, leaving you feeling nourished and delighted without any heavy ingredients.
This stir fry veggies recipe is wonderfully adaptable. Feel free to swap red and yellow bell peppers for green or orange, or add extra thinly sliced carrots for more sweetness. For a different mushroom experience, try shiitake. If you prefer a vegetarian version, simply enjoy the bounty of vegetables. And remember, to keep it gluten-free, ensure you're using certified gluten-free low-sodium tamari.
Perfect for a quick family dinner or a delightful solo meal, this stir fry is a complete package. Serve it as is, or alongside your favorite rice or noodles to soak up every last drop of that incredible sauce.