Description

A quick and easy vegetable stir fry featuring a colorful mix of fresh vegetables tossed in a savory ginger-soy sauce, perfect for a healthy weeknight meal. This simple recipe combines zucchini, carrots, bell pepper, broccoli, and baby corn cooked in a hot skillet for a crisp-tender texture, finished with a flavorful homemade sauce that’s slightly thickened for a perfect glaze.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Vegetables

1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
4 cups broccoli florets
1 can (15oz) baby corn, drained

Other

1 teaspoon cooking oil (such as vegetable or canola oil)

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Instructions

Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, ground ginger, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and cornstarch. Ensure the honey dissolves fully and the mixture is smooth to avoid clumps.
Heat Skillet: Place a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the cooking oil. Heat until the oil is hot and shimmery, indicating it’s ready for vegetables.
Cook Hard Vegetables: Add the sliced carrots and red bell pepper to the skillet. Stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes until they start to soften but remain crisp.
Add Remaining Vegetables: Add the zucchini slices and broccoli florets to the skillet. Continue stir frying for another 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften but retain texture.
Finish with Baby Corn and Sauce: Add the drained baby corn and pour in the prepared sauce. Stir fry everything together for 3 to 4 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the vegetables evenly. Remove from heat and serve immediately, ideally over steamed rice.

Notes

Use fresh vegetables for best flavor and texture, but frozen broccoli florets can be substituted if needed.
Adjust the amount of honey for a sweeter or less sweet sauce according to preference.
If you want a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes or a splash of chili sauce to the sauce mix.
For added protein, consider stirring in cooked tofu, chicken, or shrimp during the last few minutes of cooking.
Serve this stir fry immediately to enjoy the crisp-tender texture of the vegetables.