Thai Basil Vegetable Stir-Fry

Thai · Year-round · 30 min · Serves 4 · By Lesapor Test Kitchen

This Thai Basil Vegetable Stir-Fry brings a burst of flavor with minimal effort. It's perfect for a healthy, weeknight meal. The dish combines colorful veggies with the fragrant aroma of Thai basil, uplifted by a slightly indulgent touch of sesame oil.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium zucchini, sliced
• 1 cup sugar snap peas
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Flaky sea salt, to taste
• 1 cup cooked jasmine rice, to serve

Method

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the red and yellow bell peppers, zucchini, and sugar snap peas. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Pour the soy sauce and sesame oil over the vegetables. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and fold in the Thai basil leaves. Season with black pepper and flaky sea salt to taste.
6. Serve the stir-fry hot over a bed of cooked jasmine rice.