Description
A quick and delicious Honey-Soy Snow Pea Stir Fry, featuring crisp-tender snow peas and vibrant vegetables tossed in a savory honey-soy glaze. Perfect for a healthy weeknight meal served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 pound snow peas, trimmed
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
Sauce & Seasoning
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Cooking Oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
To Serve
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat to prepare for stir-frying.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, releasing their flavors.
- Cook bell pepper and carrots: Add the sliced red bell pepper and julienned carrots to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften but still have some crunch.
- Add snow peas: Add the trimmed snow peas and continue stir-frying for another 2-3 minutes until they turn bright green and are tender-crisp.
- Prepare sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil to create a flavorful glaze.
- Coat vegetables: Pour the sauce mixture over the vegetables in the skillet and toss everything to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with sesame seeds for added texture and nutty flavor, and serve immediately over cooked rice or noodles.
Notes
- Use a large skillet or wok for even cooking and easy stirring.
- Adjust honey to taste for sweetness preference.
- Can substitute snow peas with snap peas or sugar snap peas if preferred.
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
- Serve immediately to maintain the crisp texture of the vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
