Description
A quick and easy vegetable stir fry featuring a colorful mix of broccoli, bell pepper, mushrooms, and snow peas tossed in a flavorful honey-ginger soy sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this stir fry is perfect as a healthy main or side dish served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, cut into thin strips
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 5 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup snow peas or sugar snap peas
- Chopped scallions (optional, to taste)
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
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients and accompaniments: If serving with rice or noodles, begin cooking those first. Meanwhile, prep all vegetables and gather sauce ingredients; this ensures the stir fry cooks quickly and smoothly.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, broth, toasted sesame oil, and cornstarch until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Heat the skillet: Place a large skillet over high heat and add olive oil. Allow the oil to heat until shimmering, indicating it is hot enough for stir frying.
- Cook the vegetables: Add onion, broccoli, bell pepper, mushrooms, and snow peas to the hot skillet. Stir and toss frequently for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp but still vibrant and slightly crisp.
- Add the sauce and finish: Pour the prepared sauce over the vegetables. Stir rapidly to coat everything evenly and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat immediately to retain vegetable texture. Serve hot over rice or noodles and garnish with chopped scallions if desired.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Adjust the amount of honey to taste for more or less sweetness.
- Try adding your favorite protein like tofu, chicken, or shrimp for a heartier meal.
- Use a wok if available for more authentic stir-frying results and better heat distribution.
- Prepare all ingredients ahead of time as stir frying is a fast process.
