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A glossy garlic soy vegetable stir fry with broccoli, sliced mushrooms, and carrots in a white bowl.

Easy Garlic Soy Vegetable Stir Fry

A quick, nutrient-dense vegetable stir fry featuring crisp-tender broccoli, caramelized carrots, and savory mushrooms tossed in a glossy garlic soy glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 145
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Veggie Medley:
  • - 2 cups fresh Broccoli florets
  • - 1 cup Mushrooms sliced (cremini, button, or shiitake)
  • - 1 large Carrot sliced diagonally
  • - 1/2 medium White or Yellow Onion cut into wedges
  • - 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • - 1 tsp fresh Ginger minced
  • - 2 tbsp Olive Oil or vegetable oil
  • - 1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes for garnish and heat
For the Glossy Stir-Fry Sauce:
  • - 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • - 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce or Hoisin for a vegan alternative
  • - 1 tsp Brown Sugar or Honey
  • - 1 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil
  • - 1 tsp Cornstarch
  • - 2 tbsp Water mixed with cornstarch for the slurry

Method
 

Step 1: Whisk the Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and the cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch mixed thoroughly with 2 tbsp water). Set this mixture aside.
Step 2: Sauté the Aromatics
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds until highly fragrant but not burned.
Step 3: Cook the Harder Veggies
  1. Toss the diagonally sliced carrots and onion wedges into the pan first, as they take slightly longer to soften. Stir-fry them continuously for about 2 minutes.
Step 4: Add Mushrooms & Broccoli
  1. Add the sliced mushrooms and broccoli florets to the pan. Stir-fry everything frequently for 3 to 4 minutes. The vegetables should turn bright in color and become tender but still retain a crisp bite.
Step 5: Glaze and Finish
  1. Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the cooking vegetables. Toss well to coat. Let it simmer for 1 to 2 minutes; the cornstarch will activate, transforming the liquid into a thick, glossy glaze that coats every piece.
Step 6: Serve
  1. Remove from the heat immediately and transfer to a wide serving dish. Enjoy it hot on its own, or serve it alongside steamed brown rice, quinoa, or noodles.

Notes

Ensure all vegetables are completely dried with a towel after washing to prevent them from steaming and becoming soggy in the pan. To make this gluten-free, substitute the soy sauce with tamari.