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Quick Spring Vegetable Stir Fry

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A vibrant and easy stir fry featuring fresh spring vegetables, ready in about 20 minutes. Perfect for a quick, nourishing meal with crisp textures and balanced savory-sweet flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
  • 1 cup asparagus tips, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup baby carrots, sliced diagonally
  • 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 small zucchini, sliced into half-moons
  • 2 scallions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
  • Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Wash and trim all vegetables. Slice baby carrots diagonally, cut asparagus into 2-inch pieces, thinly slice red bell pepper and zucchini into half-moons. Set aside scallions for garnish.
  2. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, honey, and rice vinegar. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  3. Heat the pan: Place wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  4. Cook the vegetables: Add carrots and asparagus first, stir continuously for about 3 minutes. Then add snap peas, bell pepper, and zucchini. Toss frequently to cook evenly while keeping vegetables crisp.
  5. Add the sauce: Pour sauce over vegetables and stir quickly to coat. Let sauce bubble and thicken slightly.
  6. Finish and serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle sliced scallions and sesame seeds on top. Serve immediately over steamed rice, noodles, or quinoa.

Notes

Use tamari instead of soy sauce for gluten-free option. Avoid overcrowding the pan to keep vegetables crisp. Cook in batches if needed. For vegan, substitute honey with maple syrup. Leftovers keep well for up to 2 days; reheat in a hot skillet to maintain texture.

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