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Spring Veggie Stir-Fry

🌸 Spring ⚡ Weeknight Easy
Colorful vegetable stir-fry with bell peppers, snap peas, and carrots in a wok
PREP TIME10 mins
COOK TIME10 mins
TOTAL TIME20 mins
SERVINGS2
BUDGET$3

Description

This quick spring stir-fry celebrates fresh seasonal vegetables with a simple ginger-soy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want something he

Ingredients

  • 2 cups mixed spring vegetables (snap peas, bell peppers, carrots, asparagus)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • Green onions for garnish
  • Sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep all vegetables by washing and cutting into bite-sized pieces. This is key for quick cooking!
  2. Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until it shimmers.
  3. Add garlic and ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add harder vegetables first (carrots, peppers) and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add softer vegetables (snap peas, asparagus) and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
  6. Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Pour over vegetables.
  7. Toss everything together for 1 minute until well coated.
  8. Serve immediately over rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

💡 Student Tips

Prep Tip: Cut all veggies before you start cooking - stir-fry moves fast!

Protein Boost: Add scrambled eggs, tofu, or leftover chicken for extra protein.

Budget Hack: Frozen stir-fry mix works great and is often cheaper than fresh.