Fall Vegetable Stir-Fry with Sesame Glaze
Fresh, colorful, and full of bold flavor, this Fall Vegetable Stir-Fry with Sesame Glaze is the perfect healthy dinner for busy nights! Packed with seasonal vegetables tossed in a savory-sweet sesame sauce, this easy veggie stir-fry recipe is quick, nutritious, and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
- For the Stir-Fry:
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 small butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 carrots, julienned
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 3 green onions, sliced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- For the Sesame Glaze:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
Instructions
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Cook Vegetables: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger; sauté 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add butternut squash and carrots first; cook for 5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add Brussels sprouts, bell pepper, and broccoli; stir-fry for 5–7 minutes until all vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Pour the sesame glaze over vegetables; toss to coat evenly and cook for 2 more minutes until vegetables are glazed and heated through.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the top before serving.