Easy Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe with Homemade Sauce

This easy vegetable stir fry recipe brings together crisp, colorful vegetables coated in a savory, glossy Asian-inspired sauce. Made with broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, snow peas, zucchini, and leafy greens, it's a delicious way to enjoy a variety of vegetables in one quick meal.

The homemade stir fry sauce combines soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin, sesame oil, and fresh aromatics for a balance of savory, slightly sweet, and nutty flavors. Best of all, this recipe is easy to customize with your favorite vegetables or protein.

Ready in about 30 minutes, this vegetable stir fry is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a homemade takeout-style dinner served over rice or noodles.

Why You'll Love This Vegetable Stir Fry

• Colorful and flavorful: A mix of vegetables adds different textures, colors, and natural flavors.

• Quick and convenient: Prepare the ingredients ahead of time, then cook everything in one wok or large skillet.

• Better than takeout at home: The homemade sauce delivers savory, slightly sweet flavor without requiring a bottled stir fry sauce.

• Easy to customize: Use seasonal vegetables or add tofu, chicken, shrimp, or beef.

• Perfect for busy nights: Serve it with rice or noodles for a satisfying meal.

• Flexible for different diets: Use vegetarian oyster sauce and gluten-free tamari to make suitable substitutions.

Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe

Guiseppe

Servings

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Calories

140

Cuisine

Asian (Chinese-inspired)

Category

Main Dish, Side Dish

This easy Vegetable Stir Fry features crisp, colorful vegetables tossed in a savory Chinese-style sauce. Ready in 20 minutes, it’s the perfect healthy dinner or side dish to serve over rice or noodles.

Ingredients

For the Stir Fry Sauce:

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (or vegetarian oyster sauce)
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• ¾ cup vegetable broth or water
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• ½ teaspoon sugar

For the Stir Fry:

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 2 cups broccoli florets (pre-steamed for 2 minutes)
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 cup snow peas
• 1 small zucchini, sliced
• 2 cups leafy greens (bok choy, spinach, or kale)

Directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, broth, sesame oil, and sugar until smooth. Set aside.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger, and onion. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Toss in the broccoli, bell pepper, carrot, and zucchini. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
4. Add snow peas and leafy greens. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes, just until the greens start to wilt.
5. Give the sauce a quick stir, then pour it into the wok. Toss everything together and cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables evenly.
6. Serve immediately over steamed rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice for a lighter option.