A colorful array of stir-fried vegetables in a glossy and flavorful sauce.

Summer Vegetable Stir-Fry

Name: Summer Vegetable Stir-Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: sesame oil, 1 tablespoon; garlic clove, 1 minced; shallot, 1 thinly sliced; red bell pepper, 1 small cut into thin strips; yellow bell pepper, 1 small cut into thin strips; zucchini, 1 small halved and thinly sliced; sugar snap peas, 1 cup trimmed; fresh corn kernels, 1 cup; soy sauce, 2 tablespoons; rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon; honey, 1 teaspoon; cornstarch, 1 teaspoon; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; rice, cooked; green onions, chopped for garnish

Category Quick and Easy

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Chinese

Technique Stir-frying

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: July 23, 2023

This recipe is a quick and easy Chinese-inspired dish that is perfect for a summer evening. The key ingredient is fresh seasonal vegetables, which are stir-fried to retain their vibrant colors and crisp textures. The dish is flavored with a tangy and slightly sweet sauce, giving it a delightful balance of flavors.

Ingredients (for 2)

Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
Garlic clove - 1 - minced
Shallot - 1 - thinly sliced
Red bell pepper - 1 small - cut into thin strips
Yellow bell pepper - 1 small - cut into thin strips
Zucchini - 1 small - halved and thinly sliced
Sugar snap peas - 1 cup - trimmed
Fresh corn kernels - 1 cup
Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
Honey - 1 teaspoon
Cornstarch - 1 teaspoon
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste
Rice - cooked
Green onions - chopped - for garnish

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍳🌡️💨

In a large skillet or wok, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat.
Step 2 - 🧄🔥🍳💨

Add minced garlic and sliced shallot, and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3 - 🌶️🍆🌽🥕🍚🍲

Add the red and yellow bell peppers, zucchini, sugar snap peas, and corn kernels to the skillet. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
Step 4 - 🍶🌾🍯🌶️🧂

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
Step 5 - 🍯🌶️🍴🍅🔃🍛

Pour the sauce mixture over the vegetables in the skillet and stir to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
Step 6 - 🍚🥬🍽️

Remove from heat and serve the summer vegetable stir-fry over cooked rice.
Step 7 - 🌿🔪🥢😋

Garnish with chopped green onions and enjoy!

Additional

Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or proteins. For a spicy kick, you can also add a drizzle of sriracha or sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Kids can help wash and trim the vegetables, as well as whisk the sauce ingredients together.