Simple Classic Vegetable Stir Fry

Ingredients

• •2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• •1 cup broccoli florets
• •1 cup sliced carrots
• •1 cup sliced bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
• •1/2 cup snap peas
• •1 cup sliced mushrooms
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• •3 tablespoons soy sauce
• •2 tablespoons oyster sauce (optional for flavor)
• •1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
• •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• •1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional, for garnish)
• •1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Add minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add broccoli, carrots, and snap peas to the skillet, stirring frequently for about 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Add bell peppers and mushrooms, and stir-fry for an additional 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender but still crisp.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and the cornstarch slurry.

6. 6

   Pour the sauce mixture over the vegetables in the skillet, stirring well to coat everything evenly.

7. 7

   Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.

8. 8

   Season with black pepper and drizzle with sesame oil, if desired.

9. 9

   Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving, if preferred.