Description
This easy broccoli and mushroom stir fry comes together in minutes with tender vegetables tossed in a savory garlic sauce that’s perfect for busy weeknights. You’ll love how the crisp broccoli florets and juicy mushrooms soak up every bit of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Salt
- Pepper
Cooking Oil:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat until it shimmers with a light shimmer.
- Drop minced garlic into the hot pan and let it sizzle for exactly 60 seconds, releasing its aromatic essence.
- Tumble 2 cups broccoli florets and 1 cup sliced mushrooms into the skillet, rapidly stirring to coat each piece with the fragrant oil.
- Continue tossing the vegetables vigorously for 5-7 minutes, ensuring they reach a tender-crisp texture without burning.
- Stream 2 tablespoons soy sauce across the vegetables, swirling the pan to distribute the savory liquid evenly.
- Dust 1 tablespoon sesame seeds over the mixture, then season with a pinch of salt and a dash of pepper to your taste.
- Allow the stir fry to dance in the pan for an additional 2 minutes, melding the flavors and creating a glossy finish.
- Transfer your colorful creation immediately to a serving plate, capturing the vegetables at their peak of perfection.
Notes
- Quickly chop vegetables into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and a consistent texture throughout the stir fry.
- Maintain medium-high heat while cooking to get a nice golden color on mushrooms and crisp-tender broccoli without burning the garlic.
- For a protein boost, add cubed tofu or sliced chicken during the initial sautéing stage, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
- Experiment with additional seasonings like ginger, red pepper flakes, or a splash of rice vinegar to customize the flavor profile to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 to 3
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg