Garlic Ginger Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe
Garlic and ginger together are like that power couple everyone pretends to dislike but secretly admires—bold, loud, and absolutely unforgettable.
This garlic ginger vegetable stir fry brings sizzling flavors, crisp veggies, and instant bragging rights. You’ll feel like a kitchen goddess tonight.
It’s fast, fabulous, and doesn’t require three hundred pots. Darling, one wok handles it all, saving you from endless dishwashing misery.
The sauce clings, the aroma seduces, and suddenly you’re wondering why anyone pays for takeout. Honestly, garlic and ginger deserve a fan club.
Garlic Ginger Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe
A fragrant stir fry with garlic, ginger, and colorful vegetables tossed in a savory sauce—quick, plant-powered, and unapologetically flavorful.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1½ 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
- 1 tsp chili flakes optional
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 green onions chopped
Instructions
- Heat wok on medium-high. Add sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Stir until fragrant—don’t overcook, unless bitter perfume is your thing.
- Toss in bell peppers, carrot, broccoli, snap peas, mushrooms, and baby corn. Stir for 5 minutes, keeping vegetables bright and crisp.
- In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, vinegar, maple syrup, and cornstarch slurry. Pour over vegetables, stir quickly until sauce thickens.
- Add chili flakes if you like extra sass. Stir another 3 minutes, coating veggies evenly.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve hot with noodles or rice.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 185
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 52%
- Vitamin C: 88%
- Iron: 13%
- Potassium: 12%
- Folate: 17%
Notes and Tips
- Chop vegetables evenly for the ultimate magazine-worthy stir fry.
- Use tamari if you want a gluten-free version.
- Press in extra garlic for a dramatic flavor kick.
- Add tofu for protein if your appetite demands more muscle.
- Pair with jasmine rice for comfort or rice noodles for flair.
