Veggie Stir-Fry
This vibrant Veggie Stir-Fry is a quick, flavorful dish packed with crisp-tender broccoli, colorful bell peppers, sweet snap peas, and carrots, all tossed in a savory garlic-ginger soy sauce. Perfect over rice or noodles, it's a deliciously light yet satisfying meal ready in minutes!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese, Japanese
Servings 2 servings
Calories 185 kcal
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil e.g., canola, peanut, or sesame oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 red bell pepper sliced into strips
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper sliced into strips
- 1 carrot julienned
- 1/2 cup snap peas
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil optional
- 1 tsp honey or sugar optional for sweetness
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the broccoli, bell peppers, carrot, and snap peas.
Stir-fry for 3–5 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp.
Add the garlic and ginger, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil (if using), and honey or sugar (if using).
Toss to coat the vegetables evenly.
Cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Serve the stir-fry hot over rice or noodles. Enjoy immediately!
Estimated Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~185 kcal
- Carbohydrates: ~18g
- Protein: ~4g
- Fat: ~12g
- Saturated Fat: ~1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~10.5g (from vegetable oil & sesame oil)
- Fiber: ~5g
- Sugar: ~8g (natural sugars from vegetables & honey)
- Sodium: ~500-600mg (depends on soy sauce & added salt)
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Nutrient Breakdown:
- High in Fiber → 5g per serving, supporting digestive health.
- Healthy Fats → From vegetable oil & sesame oil, promoting heart health.
- Low in Protein → While not high in protein, you can easily add tofu, chicken, or tempeh for an added protein boost.
- Low in Calories → A light, healthy dish that's nutrient-dense with minimal calories.
