Teriyaki Vegetable Stir Fry with Rice

Served over fragrant jasmine rice, this dish is a delectable and savory stir fry that showcases a colorful medley of vegetables cooked in a flavorful teriyaki sauce. A tasty and healthful weeknight supper option is this Teriyaki Vegetable Stir Fry, which comes together quickly and easily.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup jasmine rice
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• 2 cups water
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• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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• 1 onion, thinly sliced
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• 2 cloves garlic, minced
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• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
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• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
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• 1 cup broccoli florets
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• 1 cup snap peas
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• 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
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• 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
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• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
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• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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• 1 tablespoon honey
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• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
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• 1/2 teaspoon ginger, minced
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• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
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• Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
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Instructions:

Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear

In a saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and 2 cups of water

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until rice is tender and water is absorbed

Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes

Fluff with a fork before serving

In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat

Add the thinly sliced onion and minced garlic to the skillet

Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion begins to soften

Add the sliced red and yellow bell peppers, broccoli florets, snap peas, and thinly sliced carrots to the skillet

Stir-fry for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp

In a small bowl, whisk together the teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, minced ginger, and red pepper flakes if using

Pour the teriyaki sauce mixture over the stir-fried vegetables in the skillet

Stir well to coat all the vegetables in the sauce

Cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly

Serve the teriyaki vegetable stir fry over cooked jasmine rice

Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions

Enjoy your homemade Teriyaki Vegetable Stir Fry with Rice!