Teriyaki Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe
Darling, let’s talk about teriyaki vegetable stir fry—the saucy diva of weeknight dinners that turns boring vegetables into glossy superstars.
The sweet-savory teriyaki glaze clings to crisp veggies like the perfect little black dress—flattering, irresistible, and impossible to ignore.
You’ll cook this masterpiece faster than you can finish gossiping about your coworker’s questionable outfit choice at lunch yesterday.
With one pan, simple prep, and a sauce that deserves applause, this stir fry delivers flavor drama without kitchen chaos.
Teriyaki Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe
A glossy teriyaki vegetable stir fry bursting with colorful vegetables coated in a sweet-savory sauce—fast, vegan, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp ginger grated
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1 medium zucchini sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas
- ½ cup mushrooms sliced
- ½ cup baby corn
- ½ cup carrots julienned
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce homemade or store-bought
- 1 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 2 green onions chopped
Instructions
- Heat wok over medium-high. Add sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Stir until fragrant—don’t burn unless smoky chaos excites you.
- Toss in bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli, snap peas, mushrooms, baby corn, and carrots. Stir fry for 6 minutes until vegetables look glam.
- Whisk teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch slurry in a bowl. Pour into wok and stir until it thickens.
- Coat vegetables evenly in glossy sauce. Continue cooking 3 minutes, tossing like veggies are auditioning for a food magazine cover.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 240
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 50%
- Vitamin C: 90%
- Calcium: 12%
- Iron: 15%
- Potassium: 18%
Notes and Tips
- Use homemade teriyaki for extra bragging rights.
- Add tofu for protein or cashews for crunch.
- Keep vegetables crisp—soggy stir fry is culinary heartbreak.
- A sprinkle of chili flakes adds sass if you like heat.
- Pair with jasmine rice for balance.
