Description
A quick and easy vegetable stir fry bursting with colorful vegetables tossed in a sweet and savory sauce. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1/2 medium onion, cut into fairly thin strips
- 2 cups broccoli, cut into small florets
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 5 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup snow peas or sugar snap peas
- Chopped scallions (optional, to taste, for serving)
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Other
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare base: If serving with rice or noodles, start cooking them according to package instructions. Meanwhile, prepare all the vegetables and sauce ingredients as the stir frying happens quickly.
- Mix sauce: In a bowl, whisk together honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, vegetable broth, toasted sesame oil, and cornstarch until smooth and combined.
- Heat oil: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until the oil shimmers and is very hot.
- Cook vegetables: Add onion, broccoli, red bell pepper, mushrooms, and snow peas to the hot skillet. Stir and toss frequently for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables become tender-crisp but still retain some crunch.
- Add sauce and finish: Pour the prepared sauce over the vegetables. Stir well to coat all pieces and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and serve immediately over rice or noodles. Top with chopped scallions if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
- Vegetable broth can be substituted with chicken broth if preferred.
- Adjust vegetable choices based on seasonal availability and preference.
- Do not overcook vegetables to keep them crisp and vibrant.
