20-Minute Heavenly Asian Garlic Broccoli Stir-Fry Recipe
A quick and flavorful Asian-style garlic broccoli stir-fry, perfect as a side dish or healthy weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Wash and cut broccoli into bite-sized florets. Blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, water, and cornstarch. Pour into the pan.
- Add broccoli and toss well to coat in the sauce. Sprinkle red pepper flakes if desired.
- Drizzle sesame oil and give it a final toss. Serve hot.
Notes
- Blanching the broccoli ensures a crisp-tender texture.
- Oyster sauce adds depth but can be omitted for a vegetarian version.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for desired spiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg