Broccoli, Carrot, and Mushroom Stir-Fry 🥦🥕🍄
A quick, colorful, and healthy vegetable stir-fry with crisp broccoli, sweet carrots, and savory mushrooms coated in a flavorful garlic sauce. Perfect as a side dish or a light vegetarian meal.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
- 8 ounces (225 g) mushrooms, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced (optional)
- ½ cup snap peas (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil (vegetable, canola, or sesame oil)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
Stir-Fry Sauce
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup vegetable broth or water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together:
- Soy sauce
- Oyster sauce
- Rice vinegar
- Honey
- Sesame oil
- Vegetable broth
- Cornstarch slurry
Set aside.
2. Cook the Vegetables
- Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat.
- Add broccoli and carrots.
- Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Add mushrooms and bell pepper.
- Cook for another 3–4 minutes until mushrooms are browned.
3. Add Flavor
- Add garlic and ginger.
- Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the sauce.
- Toss everything together and cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables.
4. Serve
- Sprinkle with green onions, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes.
- Serve hot.
Serving Ideas
Pair with:
- Steamed jasmine rice
- Brown rice
- Noodles
- Quinoa
- Cauliflower rice (low-carb option)
- Grilled chicken, shrimp, tofu, or beef
Variations
Protein-Packed Stir-Fry
Add:
- Chicken strips
- Shrimp
- Beef slices
- Crispy tofu
Spicy Garlic Version
Add:
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
- Extra red pepper flakes
Peanut Stir-Fry
Add:
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- Extra splash of soy sauce
- A little lime juice
Storage
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Reheat: Warm quickly in a skillet over medium heat to keep vegetables crisp.
Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)
(Vegetable-only version)
- Calories: 150
- Protein: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
Tips for the Best Stir-Fry
- Cut vegetables into similar sizes so they cook evenly.
- Keep the heat high and cook quickly for crisp vegetables.
- Add mushrooms after harder vegetables because they release moisture.
- Do not overcrowd the pan—cook in batches if needed for better browning.