Description
Garlic broccoli stir fry brings zesty Chinese-inspired flavors to your dinner table. Crisp broccoli florets dance with aromatic garlic, delivering a quick, nutritious side dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 medium head of broccoli (450 g), cut into small florets
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 onion, diced
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 heaped tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
Seasoning and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Black pepper & sea salt, to taste
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) vegetable broth
Sauce Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) water
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or any other sweetener
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Serving:
- Cooked rice of choice
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet with oil over medium temperature, creating a fragrant base for the vegetable medley.
- Introduce diced onion, minced garlic, ginger, and an array of spices – onion powder, paprika, smoked paprika, black pepper, sea salt, and cayenne pepper. Allow these aromatics to dance and release their intense flavors for 3-4 minutes until onions become translucent.
- Cascade broccoli florets into the pan, accompanied by vegetable broth. Toss and tumble the ingredients, ensuring even cooking until broccoli reaches a perfect tender-crisp consistency, approximately 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, craft a harmonious sauce by whisking water, soy sauce, vinegar, maple syrup, and cornstarch in a separate bowl until achieving a silky smooth texture.
- Stream the prepared sauce into the skillet, gently incorporating chickpeas. Elevate the heat momentarily, bringing the mixture to a vigorous boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Allow the sauce to thicken and lovingly embrace the vegetables and chickpeas, creating a glossy, flavorful coating.
- Conduct a final taste test, calibrating seasonings with additional salt, pepper, or cayenne to personal preference.
- Present the vibrant stir fry piping hot, nestled atop steamed rice or enjoyed independently, celebrating the symphony of textures and flavors.
Notes
- Prep ingredients beforehand to ensure smooth and quick cooking process.
- Maintain medium heat to prevent burning spices and achieve perfect caramelization of onions and garlic.
- Cut broccoli florets uniformly for even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Whisk sauce ingredients thoroughly to prevent cornstarch lumps and create a silky, smooth consistency.
- Allow sauce to simmer and thicken naturally, which helps develop deeper flavor and glossy coating on vegetables.
- Optional protein swap: Replace chickpeas with tofu, tempeh, or your preferred protein for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg