Snow Pea & Carrot Stir-Fry

Snow Pea & Carrot Stir-Fry

This vibrant 10-minute stir-fry transforms simple snow peas and carrots into a restaurant-quality side dish with crisp-tender vegetables, aromatic garlic, and a hint of sesame. Perfect for busy weeknights when you need something healthy, delicious, and foolproof.

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Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Chinese, Vegetarian

Keyword: Vegetarian

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 85kcal

Equipment

Chef's Knife

Chopping Board

Wok

Ingredients

1 cup snow peas
¼ cup carrots cut into matchsticks
2 tsp canola oil
2 tsp sesame oil
2 cloves garlic minced
Salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
Optional: crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

Heat canola and sesame oils in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add snow peas and carrots; stir-fry for 2-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
Add minced garlic, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes; cook for 30-45 seconds while stirring.
Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Notes

Avoid overcooking to maintain crisp texture and vibrant color

Cut carrots into thin matchsticks for even cooking with snow peas

Can substitute snap peas or sugar snap peas for snow peas

Add ginger along with garlic for extra Asian flavor

Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal

Double or triple recipe easily for larger servings

Works well with other quick-cooking vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli

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