Save to Pinterest A vibrant, flavorful bowl featuring sautéed vegetables in a classic hibachi style, served over steamed rice with a savory garlic-ginger sauce. This dish celebrates fresh produce and delicious Japanese flavors for an easy, colorful meal.
I first made these hibachi veggie bowls for a weeknight dinner, and the rich aroma filling my kitchen took me right back to lively Japanese steakhouses from my childhood.
Ingredients
- Broccoli florets: 1 cup, fresh
- Zucchini: 1 cup, sliced
- Mushrooms: 1 cup, sliced
- Red bell pepper: 1, sliced
- Carrots: 1 cup, julienned
- Onion: 1 small, sliced
- Soy sauce: 2 tbsp (use gluten-free if needed)
- Mirin or rice vinegar: 1 tbsp
- Sesame oil: 1 tbsp
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Fresh ginger: 1 tsp, grated
- Sugar or maple syrup: 1 tsp
- Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp
- Unsalted butter (optional): 1 tbsp, omit for vegan
- Cooked jasmine or sushi rice: 4 cups
- Toasted sesame seeds: 1 tbsp
- Sliced scallions: 2 tbsp
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin or rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sugar or maple syrup. Set aside.
- Start sautéing:
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add onions and carrots, stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Add more vegetables:
- Add broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms, and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are just tender but still crisp.
- Butter (optional):
- Push vegetables to the sides of the pan, add butter (if using) to the center and let it melt.
- Sauce and finish:
- Pour the sauce over the vegetables and toss to coat evenly. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve:
- Serve hot over bowls of steamed rice. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions.
Save to Pinterest This is a meal my family requests every time we crave Japanese flavors at home, and it's always fun letting everyone pick their favorite extra veggies to add in.
Required Tools
Large skillet or wok, spatula, mixing bowls, and a rice cooker or pot make it easy to prepare and serve these colorful bowls.
Nutritional Information
Each serving features approximately 320 calories, 10 g fat, 52 g carbohydrates, and 7 g protein.
Serving & Pairing Suggestions
Pairs perfectly with a crisp Japanese lager or a refreshing cold green tea. For extra protein, top with tofu or edamame.
Save to Pinterest Serve hot and enjoy the lively taste at home. Quick, colorful, and delicious—this recipe brightens any table.