Bell Pepper and Broccoli Stir Fry

Ingredients

• Cooking oil (2 tablespoons)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Ginger (1 tablespoon, grated)
• Broccoli (2 cups, cut into florets)
• Bell peppers (2 cups, sliced (mixed colors such as red, yellow, and green))
• Soy sauce (3 tablespoons)
• Sesame oil (1 tablespoon)
• Honey (1 tablespoon)
• Cornstarch (1 tablespoon)
• Water (2 tablespoons)
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Set aside the sauce mixture.
2. Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
3. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
4. Add the sliced bell peppers and broccoli florets to the skillet. Stir fry for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the vegetables in the skillet. Continue to stir fry for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the vegetables.
6. Season the stir fry with salt and black pepper to taste, mixing well to incorporate.
7. Serve the bell pepper and broccoli stir fry hot over a bed of steamed rice or alongside your favorite protein for a complete meal.