Sesame Vegetable Stir-Fry

Name: Sesame Vegetable Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 cups broccoli florets; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 cup snap peas; 1 carrot, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp grated fresh ginger; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp honey or brown sugar; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds; Cooked rice, for serving

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Sesame Vegetable Stir-Fry

Story updated September 18, 2026

Stir-frying is a Chinese cooking technique with roots going back centuries, prized for its speed and high heat. Sesame oil and seeds have long been used in East Asian cooking for their distinctive nutty flavor, and sesame-flavored vegetable stir-fries reflect that tradition adapted for home cooks.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings

2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cups broccoli florets
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup snap peas
1 carrot, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp honey or brown sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions

1Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
2Add the broccoli, bell pepper, snap peas, and carrot, and stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes until crisp-tender and lightly charred in spots.
3Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4Whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil, then pour over the vegetables.
5Toss to coat and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the vegetables.
6Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve hot over rice.

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