Description
This quick and easy Broccoli and Mushroom Stir Fry is a healthy, flavorful dish featuring tender-crisp broccoli, juicy mushrooms, and a savory homemade stir-fry sauce. Perfect as a main dish over rice or as a side for any Asian-inspired meal.
Ingredients
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- For the Stir Fry:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (optional for extra flavor)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch slurry, and brown sugar. Set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables:
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add broccoli florets and cook for 2-3 minutes until bright green.
- Add sliced mushrooms and onions, stirring frequently, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add Aromatics:
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine and Serve:
- Pour the sauce into the skillet, tossing the vegetables to coat evenly.
- Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and the vegetables are tender but crisp.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a dash of red chili flakes or Sriracha to the sauce.
- You can add protein like tofu, chicken, or shrimp for a heartier version.
- Swap oyster sauce with hoisin sauce for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: ~150 kcal
- Sugar: ~4 g
- Sodium: ~800 mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg