Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe w/Video {20 Minutes}

This Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe is a super quick for 20 minute dinner that’s light, fresh and much veggies.

Bowl of broccoli stir fry with fork and rice. Topped with a sliced lime

CONTENTS 
1 Why This Recipe Works
2 Ingredients
3 Instructions
4 Expert Tips and Options
5 Variations
6 Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe
When I have a lot on my plate and have no time for cooking, The Vegan Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe should be cooked because It is so darned fast and unbelievably tasty!
To be honest, This is the first time I made this dish. I was about to cook broccoli in garlic sauce, one kind of dish that I would go-to for takeout orders.
Although it missed the mark on being an exact imitation recipe, it certainly brings an incredible kick. The freshness of the veggies is combined, this stir-fried meal is on top for me. It actually perks up all of the flavors in this when having the hint of lime at the end.
This dish served with rice and because the rice was ready made first. This was such a quick and easy meal. I use my rice-cooker to make the rice and it’s so fast, easy and un-screw-up-able that’s the reason I love it.
To make it faster, I used a shortcut and took a 12 oz packet of fresh steamable broccoli (not frozen)
Closeup of the Broccoli Stir Fry with a Lime in the Veggies and sprinkled with sesame seeds. Fantastic 10 minute recipe

Why This Recipe Works

Just only 20 mins – Combine this stir-tried meal recipe together you will love because of prompting. Instead of doing this work you can do another job. WIN!
Healthy – Not only does this recipe rock your world in the taste but it’s also so good for you too. It is definitely packed with veggies.
Tastes better than take-out – Skip the lines at your local restaurant and make it yourself. It’s so much better and it will be a staple in your weekly meal planning.
INGREDIENTS
The ingredients in this broccoli stir fry are awesome. The dressing is so tasty you could eat it with a spoon. Let’s take a look at some of the ingredients you need:
Veggies: Use a combination of broccoli, bell peppers, sugar snap peas, and onions. Fresh broccoli is best for this dish. I added water chestnuts for some crispy texture and loved them too!
Sauce: The sauce is made with garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, vegetable broth, maple syrup, corn starch, and salt and pepper. It’s incredible and tastes fabulous!
Sesame Seeds: Add a few sesame seeds for a fun and tasty texture. This is so yummy you would think it was made in a restaurant.
INSTRUCTIONS
Make this broccoli stir fry quickly. It’s practically easily. The flavor is fantastic, and it tastes like it simmered and cooked for hours. Let’s get started:
bowl filled with fresh sautéed veggies, topped with a light sauce and served with rice
Step One: Make the dressing by mixing together garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, vegetable broth, maple syrup, and cornstarch in a medium bowl. Mix it using a whisk. Set the bowl aside.
Step Two: Heat the vegetable oil and sauté the onion, pepper, and broccoli at medium-high heat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook for 6-8 minutes.
Step Three: Turn the heat down to medium and add in the sugar snap peas and drizzle with sauce. You’ll need to stir continuously until the sauce becomes thick.
Fourth Step: After the sauce has thickened, remove from heat and add green onions, lime juice, and sesame seeds. Enjoy hot!

Expert Tips and Options

  • Substitute the peppers. Use red, yellow or orange bell pepper interchangeably. Green bell pepper can be used, but the other varieties to be sweeter and better suited for this dish.
  • Add Baked Tofu. This stir fry is pretty light, so adding in some baked tofu will add some protein. Just add it in towards the end just after adding in the sauce.
  • Serve over rice noodles. I do think you’d need to double the sauce (note – I haven’t tried this myself and will update the post after I do!) so that the noodles have plenty of sauce to soak into them, but this meal would be fantastic over rice or lo mein noodles.

Variations

This is vegan and completely flexible. If you have something you think would be good, let’s try! If you aren’t vegetarian, by all means, put in some meat. The choices are endless. Here are a few of our top ideas for you to try:

  • Shrimp – Devein and peel jumbo or large shrimp. Add it to the stir fry when it’s almost done because they will only take a couple of minutes to cook.
  • Chicken – Cut up chicken into 1-inch pieces and cook in a little bit of olive oil before you start anything else. Once it’s done, take it out and set it aside. Add it back in the last five minutes of cooking. So good!
  • Steak – Buy a good quality steak and cut it into thin pieces. It adds a lot of flavors, and it will be fall-apart tender.
  • Carrots – Slice up carrots and toss them into the stir fry. They add a subtle sweetness and a little bit more crunch.
  • Mushrooms – Add some fresh sliced mushrooms to the stir fry to add some earthy flavors.

Can You Substitute Honey For Maple Syrup?

To return saltiness from soy dressing you need sweetness. If you don’t like maple syrup or omit it, use honey instead. It’s the same flavor and will taste garlicky in this dressing.

Is This Recipe Spicy?

No, this isn’t a recipe of spicy stir fry. So, if you are looking for lots of flavors and not heat, then you are in luck! However, if you want to make it a little spicy, then add some red pepper flakes and a dash of cayenne pepper. I don’t recommend adding a ton of red pepper flakes because once it gets too hot, there isn’t much you can do. Just a sprinkle or two is good.

Do I Need A Wok?

No, you don’t need a wok to make this stir fry. A non-stick skillet will work well. I do like using a wok because the heat exhausts from more even as it cooks. Moreover, you don’t need to use as much oil, and it will cook a little faster because woks tend to be thinner than a skillet. It’s definitely no sense, but it is helpful.

Can I Use Frozen Broccoli Instead Of Fresh?

Yes, you can use frozen broccoli, but I suggest defrosting them first. The texture of frozen broccoli is not the same. The flavors will be similar. To defrost the broccoli, put it in a glass microwave-safe bowl and cook in boiling it for a couple of minutes. You aren’t trying to cook it, just defrost. Once it’s defrosted, for the most part, you can follow the directions and prepare as instructed. 

What Goes With Broccoli Stir Fry?

There are several items complement this stir fry. It’s actually so good you could eat it on its own, but I often like to serve it with something else. Try some of these ideas out:
Quinoa – Add some extra nutrition to the meal by serving it over a bed of quinoa.
Cauliflower Rice – Use simple cauliflower rice or try my cauliflower fried rice recipe. They both go perfectly with this recipe.
Rice – Use your favorite rice and add the stir fry on top. Wheat, jasmine, white rice, they are all good!

How Do You Store Leftovers?

Stir-fried meal is better when eaten fresh, it can be refrigerated. First, let the stir fry cool down after it’s been cooked. Then, put it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.

Can I Freeze It?

Yes, absolutely, you can freeze broccoli stir fry. After it cools down, add it to a freezer-safe bag or container. It will last in the freezer for around three months. To serve it, thaw the stir fry in the refrigerator or microwave. Then toss it in a skillet to warm it up and reheat it or microwave.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • ½ Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 1 Orange Bell Pepper thinly sliced
  • 12 oz Broccoli Florets Fresh (I used bagged, fresh from produce section)
  • 1 cup Sugar Snap Peas
  • 1 Green Onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Juice of half a lime

Sauce:

  • 5 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 2 tsp Sesame Oil
  • ¼ cup Soy Sauce low Sodium
  • ½ cup Vegetable Broth
  • 2 tsp Maple Syrup
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 2 tsp Corn Starch

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, vegetable broth, maple syrup and corn starch. Mix well and set aside.
  • Add vegetable oil to a pan over medium high heat. Add red onion, bell pepper and broccoli florets. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Reduce to medium heat. Add sugar snap peas and the sauce. Stir constantly and cook for another three minutes or so until sauce thickens slightly and all the veggies are coated in the sauce.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in green onion, juice of half a lime and sesame seeds.
  • Serve immediately over rice.

Notes

Jasmine or Basmati rice go well with this recipe, but white or brown rice will work as well.

Feel free to swap out the pepper if you want.

Add in some baked tofu or serve over some rice noodles to make it extra filling.

Toss in any of your favorite extra ingredients like shrimp, chicken, steak, carrots, or mushrooms too.

Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.

Another option is to freeze leftovers by adding them to a freezer-safe bag or container and freezing for up to three months. To serve, thaw the stir fry in the refrigerator or microwave. Then toss it in a skillet to warm it up and reheat it or microwave.

Fresh broccoli is preferred, but if you only have frozen, defrost it before adding it  the dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 1280mg | Potassium: 618mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2425IU | Vitamin C: 175.1mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 2.9mg

 

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