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 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 garlic clove minced; 1 shallot thinly sliced; 1 small red bell pepper cut into thin strips; 1 small yellow bell pepper cut into thin strips; 1 small zucchini halved and thinly sliced; 1 cup sugar snap peas trimmed; 1 cup fresh corn kernels; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; to taste salt; to taste pepper; cooked rice; chopped green onions for garnish

Fresh and vibrant stir-fried seasonal vegetables in a tangy sauce.

Category Quick and Easy

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Chinese

Technique Stir-frying

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · July 23, 2023

A little about this dish

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!

A final fox tip

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.