Easy Homemade Vegetable Stir Fry with Ginger Soy Sauce

Ingredients

• •2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• •3 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, snap peas)
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• •3 tablespoons soy sauce
• •1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• •1 teaspoon sesame oil
• •1 tablespoon cornstarch
• •1/4 cup water
• •1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• •2 green onions, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add the mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, until they are tender but still crisp.

3. 3

   Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.

4. 4

   Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), sesame oil, cornstarch, and water until smooth.

6. 6

   Pour the sauce mixture over the vegetables and stir well to coat evenly.

7. 7

   Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

8. 8

   Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, if using.

9. 9

   Serve hot over rice or noodles.