Description
This Easy Vegetable Stir Fry is a quick and healthy dish featuring a colorful medley of fresh vegetables tossed in a savory, slightly sweet soy-ginger sauce. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner, it combines crisp-tender zucchini, carrots, bell pepper, broccoli, and baby corn stir-fried to perfection and served immediately, making for a delicious and nutritious meal.
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 (such as vegetable or canola oil)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, ground ginger, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and cornstarch until well combined and honey is fully incorporated to avoid settling at the bottom.
- Heat the skillet: Place a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the cooking oil and heat until it becomes 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 hot skillet. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until they begin to soften but still retain some crunch.
- Add zucchini and broccoli: Toss in the zucchini slices and broccoli florets. Continue to stir fry everything for another 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften slightly.
- Combine baby corn and sauce: Add the drained baby corn and pour the prepared sauce over the vegetables. Stir-fry for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and the vegetables reach your desired tenderness.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately. This dish is best enjoyed over steamed rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- For extra protein, consider adding tofu, chicken, or shrimp during the stir-fry process.
- Adjust the honey quantity for a sweeter or less sweet sauce according to your taste.
- Use fresh minced garlic instead of pre-minced for a more robust flavor.
- Serve over rice, noodles, or quinoa to make it a wholesome meal.
- Ensure the skillet is hot before adding vegetables to achieve proper stir-fry texture and retain crispness.
