A Broccoli and Mushroom Stir Fry is a quick, healthy, and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a light meal or as a side dish. Here’s a simple recipe to make it:
Broccoli and Mushroom Stir Fry Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini mushrooms work great)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or sesame oil for extra flavor)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced (optional for extra zing)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional, but adds a nice depth of flavor)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (for a touch of sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- ¼ cup water or vegetable broth
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Red pepper flakes for heat (optional)
- Green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Prep the vegetables:
- If you’re using fresh broccoli, cut it into bite-sized florets. If using frozen, simply thaw them.
- Clean and slice the mushrooms, and mince the garlic and ginger.
- Stir-fry the broccoli:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the broccoli florets to the pan and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes, until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Remove the broccoli from the pan and set it aside.
- Cook the mushrooms:
- In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of oil.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, or until they’ve released their moisture and start to brown.
- Add garlic and ginger:
- Add the minced garlic and ginger to the mushrooms, and stir-fry for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Prepare the sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), and water (or broth). If you like a thicker sauce, stir in 1 teaspoon of cornstarch to the sauce mixture.
- Combine the ingredients:
- Add the broccoli back into the pan with the mushrooms. Pour the sauce over the veggies and toss everything to combine, making sure the broccoli and mushrooms are well coated with the sauce.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and the flavors to meld.
- Garnish and serve:
- Remove the stir fry from the heat and garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if you like a bit of heat.
- Serve:
- Serve the stir fry as a side dish with rice or noodles, or enjoy it as a light main course on its own!
This broccoli and mushroom stir fry is easy to make, full of flavor, and packed with nutrients. It’s a perfect quick dinner for busy weeknights!