Easy Garlic Broccoli Stir-Fry
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Easy Garlic Broccoli Stir-Fry
Description
Easy Garlic Broccoli Stir-Fry balances broccoli heads and sliced stems with colorful vegetables in a soy and brown sugar sauce thickened with cornstarch. The stir-fry technique with high heat retains crisp-tender texture, while covering the pan allows the broccoli to steam to the desired softness. Garlic powder and ginger powder in the sauce, plus fresh garlic and ginger sautéed with the vegetables, provide layered, aromatic flavors with optional spiciness from red pepper flakes. Sesame oil adds a subtle nutty note. The dish finishes with optional sesame seeds and green onion for garnish.
Serve the stir-fry over rice or noodles to absorb the flavorful sauce, making a complete vegetarian meal or side dish. The vegetables' uniform cutting size ensures even cooking and a harmonious texture throughout.
For a shortcut, blanching broccoli briefly before stir-frying can reduce cooking time while maintaining a bright green color and crispness. Preparing all components ahead helps the cooking process go smoothly and evenly.
Ingredients
Stir Fry Sauce
- 3 tablespoons corn starch
- ½ to 1 cup of water
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or agave
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder optional
- red pepper flakes to taste (optional
Stir Veggies
- 5 large broccoli including stems
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil high heat
- 1 red onion sliced into wedges
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 carrot sliced
- 5 garlic thinly sliced, cloves
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- sesame seeds for garnish (optional
- green onion for garnish (optional, sliced
Instructions
- In a small bow or jar, mix together the cornstarch and water. Add remaining ingredients for the sauce and whisk until fully mixed and set aside.
- To prep the broccoli, remove the stem as close to the broccoli head as possible. Then cut the head into small florets.
- Grab the stems, chop a half inch of the bottom of the stems and discard that small piece. Thinly slice the rest of the stems.
- Add oil to a large deep pan or pot with a lid and heat over high heat.
- Add the onions, bell peppers, carrots, and the sliced broccoli stems if using. Saute for 3 to 5 minutes regularly mixing. Then add the garlic and ginger. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Lower the heat to a medium low and add the sauce.
- Add the broccoli florets, mix well, and cover with a lid undisturbed: for crunchy broccoli, cook for 10 minutes. For softer broccoli, cook for 20 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, remove the lid, add a splash of soy sauce and serve over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Prepare all ingredients before cooking to ensure even and efficient stir-frying.
- Cut vegetables uniformly to promote even cooking; adjust sizes according to vegetable type.
- Blanch broccoli stems briefly to shorten stir-fry time and preserve vibrant color.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4to 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 441 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 441kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 1360mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 2700mg | 57% |
| Fiber | 22g | 88% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 10800IU | 216% |
| Vitamin C | 722mg | 802% |
| Calcium | 401mg | 40% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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