Description
Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry brings quick, zesty flavors to your dinner table in minutes. Crisp broccoli meets savory garlic, creating a simple side dish that adds excitement to your meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (450 g) medium head of broccoli
- 1 (15 oz) can of chickpeas
- 1 onion
Cooking Liquid and Sauce:
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) vegetable broth
- ½ cup (120 ml) water
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1 heaped tablespoon fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- Black pepper to taste
- Sea salt to taste
- Cooked rice of choice for serving
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat (375°F). Toss in diced onion and quickly sauté for 2 minutes until translucent.
- Add 5 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger. Sprinkle onion powder, paprika, smoked paprika, black pepper, and sea salt. Stir constantly for 3 minutes to prevent burning.
- Drop 1 head of broccoli florets (about 450g) into the pan. Pour ⅓ cup vegetable broth and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until broccoli becomes bright green and tender-crisp.
- Whisk together ½ cup water, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Add 1 can (15 oz) rinsed chickpeas to the broccoli mixture. Pour prepared sauce over the vegetables and chickpeas.
- Increase heat to high and bring sauce to a rapid simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats ingredients evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, adding a pinch of cayenne for extra heat if desired. Serve immediately over your favorite cooked rice.
Notes
- Use a hot wok or large skillet to get that perfect crisp-tender broccoli texture without overcooking.
- Chop broccoli into uniform, bite-sized florets so they cook evenly and look beautiful on the plate.
- For a protein boost, swap chickpeas with tofu, chicken, or shrimp depending on your dietary preferences.
- Keep ingredients prepped and ready before starting to cook, as stir-frying moves quickly and requires constant attention.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 175 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg