Description
This easy Broccoli and Mushroom Stir Fry is a quick and healthy vegetarian dish that’s bursting with flavor. The savory soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic blend perfectly with the crunchy broccoli and tender mushrooms. It’s a perfect side dish or a light main course
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 10 oz (280 g) sliced mushrooms (white button or cremini mushrooms work best)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a spicy kick)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cooking oil (neutral oil like canola or vegetable oil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
- Blanch the Broccoli: Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook for 30 seconds. Drain and rinse the broccoli under cold water to stop the cooking process and retain its color and crunch.
- Sauté the Mushrooms: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the cooking oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for 4–5 minutes until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add Garlic for Aroma: Push the mushrooms to one side of the skillet. Add the minced garlic to the empty side and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Mix with the mushrooms.
- Combine the Broccoli and Sauce: Add the blanched broccoli to the skillet. Pour the sauce over the vegetables and stir for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat all the vegetables.
- Adjust and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or soy sauce if needed. Remove from heat and serve.
Notes
- You can add a protein like tofu or chicken to make this a more filling dish.
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg