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vegetable stir fry with peanut sauce

Easy Vegetable Stir Fry with Peanut Sauce

A quick and healthy vegetable stir fry with peanut sauce, ready in just 25 minutes! This Asian-inspired dish features colorful veggies coated in a creamy, savory peanut sauce.
Perfect for weeknight dinners, it’s versatile, customizable, and meal-prep friendly. Serve it over rice, quinoa, or noodles for a complete meal packed with flavor and nutrition.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Fresh Vegetables:

  • 1 bell pepper sliced (any color)
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 1 carrot thinly sliced
  • 1 zucchini sliced into half-moons

Aromatics:

  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated

Peanut Sauce:

  • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • ¼ cup water to thin the sauce, as needed

Optional Add-ins:

  • 1 block firm tofu cubed
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, shrimp, or beef for extra protein

For Serving:

  • Cooked rice, quinoa, or noodles
  • Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions
 

Prep Your Ingredients

  • Wash and chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
  • Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
  • If using tofu or other proteins, prepare them in advance by cooking or marinating.

Make the Peanut Sauce

  • In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), sesame oil, and water. Adjust the water to achieve your desired sauce consistency.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as needed—add more soy sauce for saltiness, or honey for sweetness.

Stir-Fry the Vegetables

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  • Add garlic and ginger, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Toss in the vegetables and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.

Combine and Serve

  • Lower the heat and pour the peanut sauce over the cooked vegetables.
  • Toss everything together until the veggies are evenly coated in the sauce.
  • Serve immediately over rice, quinoa, or noodles.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions for an extra touch.
Keyword Vegetable Stir Fry with Peanut Sauce