Sesame Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe
Sesame vegetable stir fry is basically dinner with style—fast, flavorful, and classy enough to distract everyone from your messy kitchen floor.
Those veggies sizzle like they’re auditioning for a reality show, while toasted sesame seeds add crunch and nutty drama to every bite.
It’s quick, satisfying, and doesn’t ask you to chop like a Michelin chef. Perfect for women running households and empires simultaneously.
One wok, glossy sauce, and a sprinkle of sesame magic turn everyday vegetables into divas. Darling, tonight’s dinner deserves its own applause.
Sesame Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe
A colorful stir fry with crisp vegetables, savory sauce, and toasted sesame seeds—easy, plant-based, and ready in under forty minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp ginger grated
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1 medium carrot julienned
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas
- ½ cup mushrooms sliced
- ½ cup baby corn
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tsp chili flakes optional
- 2 green onions chopped
Instructions
- Heat wok on medium-high. Add sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Stir until fragrant—don’t burn it unless bitterness is your hobby.
- Toss in bell peppers, carrot, broccoli, snap peas, mushrooms, and baby corn. Stir fry for 5 minutes until vegetables brighten.
- In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and cornstarch slurry. Pour into wok, stir until sauce thickens.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and optional chili flakes. Stir fry 3 more minutes, coating everything evenly.
- Garnish with green onions. Serve hot with noodles or rice.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 230
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 48%
- Vitamin C: 85%
- Iron: 14%
- Calcium: 13%
- Potassium: 12%
Notes and Tips
- Toast sesame seeds beforehand for maximum nutty flavor.
- Cut vegetables evenly for fast and pretty results.
- Swap soy sauce with tamari for gluten-free.
- Add tofu for extra protein power.
- Serve with brown rice for a hearty, balanced meal.
