Name: Veggie Stir Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 red bell pepper sliced; 1 yellow bell pepper sliced; 8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced; 3 cups small broccoli florets; 1 cup sugar snap peas; 1 cup thinly sliced carrots; 3 green onions thinly sliced; Sesame seeds for garnish; ½ cup water for sauce; ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 2 garlic cloves grated; 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

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Overview

Prep10 min

Cook10 min

Total20 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 red bell peppersliced1 yellow bell peppersliced8 ounces cremini mushroomssliced3 cups small broccoli florets1 cup sugar snap peas1 cup thinly sliced carrots3 green onionsthinly sliced Sesame seedsfor garnish½ cup waterfor sauce⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar1 tablespoon rice vinegar2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil2 garlic clovesgrated2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger1 tablespoon cornstarch½ teaspoon red pepper flakesoptional

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Equipment

Large skillet or wok
Mixing bowl
Whisk
Cutting board and knife

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Method

01

Whisk the shiny sauce

In a bowl, whisk water, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes if using.

02

Stir the rainbow veggies

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add peppers, mushrooms, broccoli, snap peas, and carrots. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until just softening.

03

Glaze until glossy

Reduce heat to medium, pour in the sauce, and cook 1 to 2 minutes until thickened.

04

Finish the weeknight bowl

Season to taste. Top with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice or noodles.

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Tips

NoteAurora prefers the garnish. I prefer the last bite.

NoteMake it once, then make it yours with tiny swaps.

NoteLeftovers are friends if you store them kindly.

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Nutrition

Caloriesvaries

NoteApproximate; depends on servings and toppings

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Storage

RefrigeratorStore covered and reheat gently when needed.

Best freshFlavor and texture are happiest the day you make it.

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Frequently asked

Can I change it a little?+

Yes — keep the heart of the method and swap toppings or veggies as you like.

How do I store leftovers?+

Cool, cover, and refrigerate. Reheat gently when needed.

Is this hard?+

No — easy steps, soft kitchen energy.

Veggie Stir Fry

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment