Description
A quick and healthy Broccoli and Mushroom Stir Fry featuring crisp broccoli, tender mushrooms, and vibrant bell peppers tossed in a savory Asian-inspired sauce. Perfect as a vegetarian main dish or served over rice or noodles for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 8 oz sliced mushrooms (button or cremini)
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
Oils
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauces and Seasonings
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional for extra umami)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Heat oils: Heat sesame oil and olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Cook broccoli: Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently to keep them crisp-tender.
- Add mushrooms and bell pepper: Toss in the sliced mushrooms and red bell pepper, cooking for another 4–5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Flavor aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger; cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Add sauces: Pour in the low-sodium soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using), tossing to evenly coat all the vegetables.
- Thicken sauce: Add the cornstarch slurry and stir continuously until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables evenly, about 1–2 minutes.
- Add heat: Sprinkle red pepper flakes if you want a little extra heat; stir to combine.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, and serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Notes
- You can add tofu, chicken, or shrimp for extra protein.
- Swap in other vegetables like snap peas or carrots based on preference.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Omit oyster sauce to make the dish vegan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
