Stir-Fried Vegetables with Sesame Oil Recipe
Crisp vegetables stir-fried in sesame oil, creating a quick, vegan, flavorful dish ready in minutes with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 onion sliced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp ginger grated
- 1 carrot julienned
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 zucchini sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in wok over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, and ginger, sauté 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Toss in carrot, bell pepper, broccoli, snap peas, and zucchini. Stir fry 5–6 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add soy sauce and rice vinegar. Stir 2 minutes until vegetables absorb flavor.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds, adjust salt and pepper, and serve hot.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 180
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin C: 65%
- Vitamin A: 40%
- Iron: 12%
- Calcium: 8%
- Potassium: 15%
Notes and Tips
- Add chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- Pair with rice or noodles for a fuller meal.
- Toast sesame seeds before sprinkling for deeper flavor.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce if gluten-free.
- Leftovers make a quick stir-fry wrap the next day.