Ginger Stir-Fried Vegetables (Print View)

Crisp vegetables tossed with fresh ginger and savory soy sauce for a quick, healthy Asian-inspired meal ready in 25 minutes.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 cup broccoli florets
02 - 1 cup sliced carrots
03 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
05 - 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
06 - 1 cup sliced mushrooms

→ Aromatics & Sauce

07 - 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely grated
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
11 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
12 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
13 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup
14 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

→ Finishing

15 - 2 green onions, sliced
16 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
02 - Heat vegetable oil and sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
03 - Add ginger and garlic; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add onion, carrots, and broccoli. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes.
05 - Add bell pepper, snap peas, and mushrooms. Continue stir-frying for another 3–4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
06 - Pour in the prepared sauce. Toss well to coat all vegetables. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until heated through.
07 - Remove from heat. Sprinkle with green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under 30 minutes, which means dinner happens before exhaustion sets in.
  • Every vegetable stays crisp and bright, tasting like themselves but somehow better together.
  • The ginger-soy combo tastes restaurant-quality but costs a fraction of takeout.
02 -
  • Don't wash your mushrooms under running water—they absorb water like tiny sponges and steam instead of sear; instead, wipe them with a damp cloth or use a dry brush to remove any dirt.
  • The difference between crisp-tender and overcooked vegetables comes down to seconds, so keep the heat high and your timing sharp.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes before sprinkling them on—this step takes 10 seconds and doubles their flavor impact.
  • Cut vegetables roughly the same size so they finish cooking at the same moment, and keep your knife sharp because clean cuts cook faster and look better.
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