Begin by washing and peeling your vibrant carrots, then slice them thinly to enhance the sweetness during cooking. Chop a few cloves of fresh garlic and any optional vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas, ensuring everything is ready to go.

In a large pot or skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Allow the oil to shimmer, indicating it's hot enough for cooking.

Add the minced garlic to the pot, stirring quickly for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Toss in the sliced carrots along with the optional vegetables into the pot and stir frequently for about 5 minutes.

Pour in the soy sauce, stirring well to coat all the vegetables evenly. Let the mixture cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.

Once everything is well-combined and the vegetables are perfectly cooked, remove the pot from heat. Serve the stir fry immediately over a bed of cooked rice or quinoa.