Ginger Stir-Fried Vegetables (Printable)

Crisp vegetables wok-tossed with fresh ginger and savory soy sauce in 25 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 (use tamari for gluten-free)
10 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
11 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
12 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
13 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
14 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Finishing

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

# How To Make It:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup (or honey), 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-fry 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 -
  • This comes together in under 30 minutes making it perfect for those nights when takeout sounds tempting but you want something wholesome
  • The sauce strikes that perfect balance between salty and sweet with just enough heat to keep things interesting
02 -
  • Prep every single ingredient before you turn on the stove because stir fry waits for no one
  • Crowding the pan is the fastest way to end up with steamed vegetables instead of stir fried ones
03 -
  • Grate your ginger against the grain so you get those flavorful fibers instead of stringy bits in your final dish
  • Dry your vegetables thoroughly after washing because water turns stir fry into steamed vegetables instantly
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