Categorized:

  • Asian
  • Healthy
  • Main Dish
  • Sides & Sauces

Tagged:

  • bell peppers
  • broccoli
  • carrots
  • cornstarch
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • honey
  • mushrooms
  • olive oil
  • peas
  • red onions
  • rice vinegar
  • sesame oil
  • sesame seeds
  • shaoxing wine
  • soy sauce
  • sriracha
  • vegetable broth
Rainbow stir fried vegetables with sauce in a serving dish. - 1

Vegetable Stir Fry

Ingredients

Stir Fry Sauce

  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
  • 3 Tbsp soy sauce, or more to taste
  • 2 Tbsp honey (or real maple syrup)
  • 2 Tbsp shaoxing wine
  • 2 tsp sriracha (optional for heat)
  • 1 1/2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch

Vegetables

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil,* divided
  • 6 oz. mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced on a bias (1 1/4 cups)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped into 1-inch chunks
  • 1/2 large red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 3 cups broccoli florets, cut into small bite size pieces
  • 5 oz sugar snap peas (2 cups)
  • 1 Tbsp minced fresh garlic
  • 1 Tbsp peeled and minced fresh ginger
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl whisk together broth, soy sauce, honey, shaoxing wine, sriracha, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch until the cornstarch has dissolved. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a 12-inch skillet or a wok over moderately high heat. Add mushrooms and saute 3 minutes.
  • Add carrots. Saute 2 minutes.
  • Pour in remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil and toss in red and yellow bell peppers, and red onion. Saute 2 minutes.
  • Add broccoli, peas, garlic and ginger and saute 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender crisp.
  • Whisk sauce mixture once more then pour into skillet. Cook and toss until sauce is thickened about 30 to 60 seconds.
  • Serve right away. Optionally top with sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • *Vegetable oil or peanut oil can be used in place of olive oil for a more traditional option.

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