Colorful Spring Vegetable Stir-Fry Recipe for Fresh Tastes

Ingredients

• 1 cup asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 cup sugar snap peas or snow peas
• 1 cup baby spinach or arugula
• ½ red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 small carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• ½ teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (for thickening, optional)
• Toasted sesame seeds
• Crushed peanuts or cashews
• Chili flakes or a drizzle of chili oil