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Ginger Sesame Rainbow Vegetable Stir-Fry

A vibrant, quick, and healthy vegetable stir-fry with a glossy homemade ginger sesame sauce, ready in 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Stir-Fry
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil like avocado or grapeseed
  • 1 small head broccoli cut into small florets (~3 cups)
  • 1 large carrot julienned or thinly sliced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 small zucchini halved and sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas ends trimmed
  • 3 -4 green onions sliced, white/green parts separated
  • 2 tbsp water or vegetable broth
For the Ginger Sesame Sauce
  • 0.33 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 3 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger finely grated
  • 2 -3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp cold water for cornstarch slurry
For Garnish
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds toasted
  • sliced green onions

Equipment

  • Large wok or skillet (12-inch)
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Small Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk or Fork

Method
 

  1. Prep all vegetables and combine sauce ingredients (soy sauce, maple syrup, vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil) in a bowl. Mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water in a separate small bowl.
  2. Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add oil. Stir-fry broccoli and carrots for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the 2 tbsp of water/broth, cover immediately, and steam for 1 minute to tenderize.
  4. Uncover. Add bell peppers, zucchini, snap peas, and white parts of green onions. Stir-fry for 2-3 more minutes until crisp-tender. Push veggies to the sides.
  5. Pour sauce into the center. Let simmer 30 seconds. Stir cornstarch slurry and drizzle into sauce, stirring until thick and glossy (30-60 sec).
  6. Quickly toss all vegetables with the thickened sauce until evenly coated.
  7. Remove from heat. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onion tops. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce. All vegetables are flexible—use what you have! Add protein like tofu or chicken in step 4.