Low-Carb Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe
Let’s be honest—low-carb vegetable stir fry isn’t just dinner, it’s basically a cheat code for keeping skinny jeans alive.
This dish ditches carb-heavy nonsense while making vegetables taste fabulous enough that even your cravings won’t stage a rebellion afterward.
Crunchy broccoli, zucchini, and peppers sauté together so fast you’ll barely have time to sip your “I’m healthy” green smoothie.
Forget soggy takeout—this recipe keeps everything crisp, flavorful, and balanced without turning your kitchen into a full-blown culinary battlefield.
Quick, light, colorful, and low-carb—basically the perfect excuse to eat extra while still bragging about “watching your carbs.”
Low-Carb Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe
A crisp, colorful low-carb stir fry bursting with vibrant vegetables, savory sauce, and quick-cooking ease—healthy without tasting like punishment.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp ginger grated
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 zucchini sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- ½ cup snap peas
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup optional, for balance
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in wok on medium-high. Sauté garlic and ginger for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, and snap peas. Stir fry 6–7 minutes until tender but crisp.
- Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and chili flakes in a small bowl.
- Pour sauce over vegetables. Toss well to coat evenly.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot, solo or over cauliflower rice for extra low-carb goodness.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 160
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin C: 70%
- Vitamin A: 33%
- Iron: 12%
- Potassium: 15%
- Calcium: 6%
Notes and Tips
- Use cauliflower rice or shirataki noodles to keep carbs low but still feel full.
- Add tofu or tempeh for extra protein.
- Squeeze lemon juice right before serving for freshness.
- Swap sesame oil for avocado oil if preferred.
- Keep vegetables slightly crisp—they taste better and save nutrients.
