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Easy Veggie Stir Fry in 15 Minutes

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This easy veggie stir fry is ready in 15 minutes! A fresh, healthy, and simple vegetable stir fry perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Stir Fry
  • 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil vegetable oil suggested
  • 8 ounces crimini mushrooms (sliced)
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup canned baby corn (drained, optional)
  • 1 large red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 1 medium zucchini (sliced)
  • 2 medium carrots (peeled and thinly sliced)
For Thickening & Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot starch
  • 2 tablespoons green onions (thinly sliced)

Method
 

How to Make Vegetable Stir Fry
  1. Whisk together the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl and set aside.
  2. Combine cornstarch and cold water in a separate bowl to create a smooth slurry.
  3. Heat neutral cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Add mushrooms, broccoli, baby corn, bell pepper, snap peas, zucchini, and carrots to the hot pan.
  5. Stir-fry the vegetables for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until bright and tender-crisp.
  6. Pour the sauce over the vegetables and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  7. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables.
  8. Serve the stir-fry immediately, garnished with fresh green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4g

Notes

Optional: Add cooked protein like chicken or tofu for a heartier meal.