Vibrant Vegetable Stir-Fry with Ginger Garlic Sauce

1Heat sesame oil (1 tablespoon) in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

2Add the sliced onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they become translucent.

3Stir in the minced ginger (1 tablespoon) and garlic (1 tablespoon), cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

4Add the sliced bell peppers (2), julienned carrot (1), and sliced zucchini (1) to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

5In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce (2 tablespoons), sugar (1 teaspoon), and rice vinegar (1 tablespoon). Pour this sauce over the stir-fried vegetables and toss to coat evenly.

6Add the diced tomatoes (2) and chopped lettuce (2 cups), stirring gently for another 2 minutes until the tomatoes (2) soften and the lettuce (2 cups) wilts slightly.

7Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as necessary.

8Remove from heat and serve hot, either on its own or over rice or noodles.