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