🥦 Easy Vegan Vegetable Stir Fry with Rice

 

This Vegan Vegetable Stir Fry is the perfect weeknight dinner—quick, healthy, and packed with flavor. Made with fresh veggies, a savory-sweet stir fry sauce, and your choice of rice, it’s a simple yet satisfying plant-based meal that the whole family will love.

Why You’ll Love This Vegan Stir Fry

• Quick & Easy – Ready in under 30 minutes.

• Packed with Veggies – A colorful mix of fresh and frozen vegetables.

• Flavorful Sauce – Tamari, garlic, ginger, and sesame create the perfect balance.

• Customizable – Use your favorite vegetables or whatever you have on hand.

🥕 Ingredients You’ll Need

Stir Fry Base:

• 3 cup cauliflower rice or 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice (about 3 cups cooked rice)

• 2 Tablespoons peanut or toasted sesame seed oil 

• ¼ cup diced hot peppers (shishito, jalapeño, etc.)

• ½ red onion, diced

• 2 stalks celery, chopped

• ½ cup carrot, cut into small sticks

• ½ bell pepper, thinly sliced

• 1 zucchini, halved and sliced into half rounds

• 1 bunch asparagus, chopped into ½-inch pieces

• 2 cups frozen vegetables (shelled edamame, broccoli, mixed vegetables, etc.)

Stir Fry Sauce:

• ⅔ cup vegetable broth

• ¼ cup tamari (gluten free) or soy sauce

• 1 Tablespoon maple syrup (or 1/4 teaspoon powdered stevia)

• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1–2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated

• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional)

• 1 Tablespoon arrowroot powder (gluten free) or cornstarch

🥣 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cook the Rice

Prepare cauliflower rice or jasmine rice according to package directions. Set aside.

2. Sauté the Veggies

In a large wok or skillet, heat peanut oil. Sauté onion, celery, hot peppers, and carrot for 2 minutes. Add frozen vegetables and cook for another 2 minutes. Add bell pepper, zucchini, and asparagus, cooking until vegetables are tender-crisp.

3. Make the Sauce

In a bowl, whisk together broth, tamari, maple syrup, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, hoisin (if using), and arrow root powder.

4. Combine Everything

Lower heat. Add cooked rice and pour in sauce. Stir until everything is evenly coated and warmed through.

5. Serve & Enjoy

Garnish with extra sesame seeds or fresh cilantro. Serve hot.

🌱 Serving Suggestions for Vegan Stir Fry

• Serve as a standalone meal for a quick dinner.

• Pair with crispy tofu or tempeh for added protein.

• Use as a meal-prep lunch—keeps well for 3–4 days.

• Add chili flakes for extra heat.

💡 Pro Tips

• Don’t overcook veggies—keep them crisp for the best texture.

• Swap rice for quinoa, farro or rice noodles.

• Double the sauce if you like your stir fry extra saucy.