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!
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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!
Notes
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.