Description
A quick and flavorful broccoli stir-fry with a savory garlic sauce that balances bright veggies with rich umami.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5–2 pounds fresh broccoli florets, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4–6 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
- 1–2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated (optional)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce or mushroom sauce for vegetarian umami
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or mirin
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar or honey
- 2–3 tablespoons neutral oil (canola, vegetable, or peanut)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (finishing)
- 2 tablespoons water or low-sodium vegetable broth
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional add-ins: sliced bell peppers, snow peas, sliced shiitake or cremini mushrooms, toasted sesame seeds, chopped scallions, crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients before heating the pan.
- Cut broccoli into even florets and slice stems thinly.
- Whisk together sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with oil; add broccoli stems first.
- Add florets, cook until bright green; push to the side, add garlic and ginger, and stir-fry until fragrant.
- Pour sauce over, add water or broth, toss to coat, and cover briefly to steam.
- Drizzle with toasted sesame oil, season, and serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, cook on high heat and avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure broccoli sears instead of steams.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: broccoli, stir-fry, garlic sauce, quick meal, vegetarian dish
