Description
This Easy Vegetable Stir Fry is a quick, colorful, and healthy dish packed with fresh vegetables and a flavorful savory sauce. Perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner, it combines a medley of crisp zucchini, carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, and baby corn, all stir-fried to perfection with a simple soy-ginger-honey sauce. Ready in just 14 minutes, this recipe serves 4 and is delicious served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Vegetables
- 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 can (15oz) baby corn, drained
Other
- 1 teaspoon cooking oil
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, ground ginger, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and cornstarch. Make sure the honey is fully incorporated and no residue is left at the bottom to ensure an even flavor.
- Heat the skillet: Place a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the cooking oil and heat until it is hot and shimmery, indicating it’s ready for stir frying.
- Cook carrots and bell pepper: Add the sliced carrots and red bell pepper to the skillet. Stir fry them for 2 to 3 minutes until they start to soften but still retain some crunch.
- Add zucchini and broccoli: Toss in the thinly sliced zucchini and broccoli florets. Continue to stir fry for another 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the vegetables to cook through yet remain vibrant and slightly crisp.
- Add baby corn and sauce: Add the drained baby corn and pour the prepared sauce over the vegetables. Stir fry everything together for 3 to 4 minutes more until the sauce thickens slightly and the vegetables reach your preferred tenderness.
- Serve immediately: Remove from heat and serve the vegetable stir fry hot, ideally over steamed rice or your choice of noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding tofu, chicken, or shrimp.
- You can substitute vegetables based on preference or seasonality, such as snap peas or mushrooms.
- Adjust the sauce ingredients to taste, particularly the amount of honey and soy sauce.
- Serve over rice or noodles for a more filling meal.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce for a lower sodium option.
