Teriyaki Veggie Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Method

1. 1

   Wash and prepare all vegetables: cut broccoli into bite-sized florets, slice the bell pepper, julienne the carrot, trim the snap peas, and slice the mushrooms.

2. 2

   Heat the vegetable oil in a 9-inch skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

   2:00 · Heat oil
3. 3

   Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

   0:30 · Sauté garlic and ginger
4. 4

   Add the broccoli and carrot and stir-fry for 3 minutes.

   3:00 · Stir-fry broccoli and carrot
5. 5

   Add the bell pepper, mushrooms, and snap peas and continue to stir-fry until all vegetables are crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.

   4:00 · Stir-fry remaining vegetables
6. 6

   Pour the teriyaki sauce over the vegetables and toss to coat evenly.

7. 7

   Cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly and clings to the vegetables, about 2 minutes.

   2:00 · Simmer in sauce
8. 8

   Remove from heat and sprinkle with green onions, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes if using. Serve immediately.