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Broccoli Cashew Stir-Fry
Broccoli Cashew Stir-Fry features tender steamed broccoli florets sautéed with fragrant garlic, fresh ginger, and savory tamari. Roasted cashews add a crunchy texture contrast, while toasted sesame seeds provide a nutty finish. The stir-fry combines mild sweetness from the onion with umami-rich tamari in a lightly sauced vegetable dish perfect for serving over grains like quinoa, rice, or noodles.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
3
Calories:
332 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian, Vegan, gluten-free
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion small
- 3-4 cloves garlic
- 1 broccoli 10 oz. florets, about 4 cups, large head
- 1 Tbsp. ginger about a 1 inch piece, freshly grated
- 1 cup cashew roasted
- 2-3 Tbsp. tamari
- 1 tsp. sesame seeds (or more)
For serving (optional):
- quinoa
- noodles
- brown rice
Instructions
- Begin cooking your rice or quinoa if using. (Or do this ahead of time so it’s ready to go.)
- Meanwhile, thinly slice onion.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté onion for 8-10 minutes. (I use about 3 Tbsp. water/broth for no-oil sauté method, adding more as needed.)
- Meanwhile, mince garlic and grate ginger. (I use a microplane grater for ginger.) Cut broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- When onion is translucent, add garlic, ginger, and broccoli. Stir.
- Add 1/4 cup water (or vegetable broth), cover, and let broccoli steam for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Be sure to keep an eye on it and add more water/broth as needed to keep the pan from drying out.
- Add cashews, tamari, and sesame seeds. (Start with 2 Tbsp. tamari and add more as desired.)
- Stir well and heat another 2-3 minutes or until broccoli is desired tenderness.
- Serve over a warm bed of rice or quinoa.
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Notes
- Use dry roasted cashews for best flavor; avoid raw cashews in this recipe.
- Feel free to increase garlic and ginger beyond stated amounts for stronger aromatics.
- You can add other vegetables such as mushrooms, zucchini, snow peas, bok choy, carrots, bell pepper, tofu, or green onions to extend the dish.
- Nutrition estimates do not include optional serving grains like rice, quinoa, or noodles.
- Sauté onions using water or broth instead of oil to keep the dish light while still flavorful.
Nutrition Information
Calories
332kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Potassium
742mg
(16%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
757IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
112mg
(124%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 332
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 332kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Potassium | 742mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 757IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 112mg | 124% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.