This broccoli skillet makes that green veggie flavor irresistible! Serve it up as a tasty side dish or add a protein and you’ve got dinner.
You want to flavor broccoli irresistible? Try this Broccoli Skillet! These healthy green veggies are coated in a sauce so flavorful you’ll forget it’s good for you. Really, Alex and I couldn’t stop biting off the pan (it’s that good). The broccoli is complemented with a few other veggies, garlic and ginger, and an incredibly flavorful sauce. There are so many flavors that this is one of the best ways to eat your colorful veggies. You can serve it two ways: as a side, or add a protein and serve with rice and you have dinner!
Also try: Sauteed cauliflower
What’s in that broccoli skillet?
This broccoli skillet doesn’t just feature broccoli, but three other of the best veggies you can eat. It’s whole plant-based (WFPB) and packed with all the nutrients that this colorful vegetable provides. What you will find in this recipe:
Most of the time spent on the recipe is chopping all the veggies! It will take a few minutes, but don’t worry: all the hashing is worth it. Once you’re done chopping, cooking is a breeze: you sauté the veggies for about 6-7 minutes, then add the garlic and ginger for 1 more minute. Then remove the heat, add the sauce and voila!
Other option: Try our go-to stir-fry sauce! It would work with the amount of veggies in this recipe.
Add broccolini if you can find it!
What is broccoli? Although it looks like baby broccoli, it’s not! Broccolini is a cross between broccoli and Chinese broccoli. The cross combines the long stems of Chinese broccoli with the broccoli florets and has a milder flavor than broccoli. Fun Fact: Did you know that broccolini was invented in 1993? And here I thought it was an elegant Italian ingredient with a centuries-old history. No, he’s not even 20.
Broccolini is more of a specialty ingredient, so not every grocery store sells it. It’s usually close to broccoli, so look for a very small bunch of broccoli with long stems. The bouquet will feel small, and that’s okay: you’re using it for a fun texture contrast and its elegant look. What if you can’t find it? Substitute 1 more head of broccoli for this dish.
Idea 1: Sautéed broccoli on the side
We designed this broccoli stir fry to work two ways: as a side dish or as a main dish when served with protein! What dishes would this work with as a side dish? Here are a few ideas:
Idea 2: Make it a main course
If you wanted a broccoli stir fry that makes an entree, this recipe works too! Since it doesn’t contain bulking protein, you’ll need to add protein. Here are a few ideas:
- Cashew: Toss ¾ cup of cashews into this pan when you add the broccoli. This makes a main course of about 2-3 servings. To keep it expanding, do…
- Marinated Tofu: This easy marinated tofu pairs perfectly with the stir fry! We would put each in a bowl to be served separately over rice (don’t mix). They also opt for a freer form and eat it with scrambled tofu.
- Fried Shrimp: Use sesame oil instead of olive oil and lime for spice (and maybe a little soy sauce).
- Serve with rice: Serve any of the above variations with rice! We love brown rice because it’s higher in fiber and nutrients. Try our white rice, brown rice (the quick way) or instant pot rice.
feed broccoli
Broccoli is one of the healthiest vegetables you can eat! It’s a cruciferous vegetable, part of a family of vegetables that includes cauliflower, collards, Brussels sprouts, and kale. When you eat this broccoli stir fry, you’ll be loading up on good stuff. Here’s the great thing about broccoli:
- It is an excellent source of dietary fiber. 1 cup of raw broccoli contains 2.3 grams of fiber, or about 5-10% of your daily requirement. (Source)
- For a green vegetable, it’s also high in protein. 1 cup also contains 3 grams of protein. (source) This is a similar level to asparagus and potatoes.
- It is very rich in vitamin C. ½ cup contains 70% of your daily vitamin C intake! Wow. (Source)
Other broccoli recipes
Finally, do you like broccoli? Aside from that casserole of broccoli, here are some of our favorite ways to eat it:
Another great wok? Try the baby pak choi stir fry.
This Broccoli Skillet Recipe is…
Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free.
The description
This broccoli skillet makes that green veggie flavor irresistible! Serve it up as a tasty side dish or add a protein and you’ve got dinner.
- 1 1/2 Pound (2 large heads) broccoli
- 1 Broccolini head (or 1 extra broccoli head)
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 orange pepper
- 2 Portobello mushroom caps
- 3 Garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons Ginger, grated (about a 2 inch knot)
- 2 tablespoons are dead
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy pasture
- 1 teaspoon Spicy Sriracha Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil (regular, unroasted)
- Kosher salt
- For the garnish: chopped spring onion, sesame (optional)
- Serve as a main course: add ¾ cup of cashews with broccoli* or make marinated tofu or sautéed shrimp (with sesame oil and lime) and serve with rice
- Cut the broccoli and broccolini into large florets (about 6 cups of florets total). Cut the red onion into bite-sized squares. Cut the peppers into small bite-sized squares. Remove the stems from the portobellos (if necessary), cut them into strips, then cut the larger pieces in half. Put all the vegetables in a large bowl.
- Chop the garlic. Peel and grate the ginger. Put them together in a small bowl.
- Combine mirin, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sriracha in a small bowl.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the broccoli, broccolini (if using), red onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to brown on the edges, 6 to 7 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger, cook 1 minute longer, until broccoli is soft but still light green. Turn off the heat and add the sauce, stirring until smooth. Taste and add more pinches of salt if needed. Serve immediately. Garnish with sesame seeds and spring onions (optional).
Remarks
* Adding cashews would serve about 2-3 as a vegetarian main course; Adding tofu can stretch it to 4.
- Category: garnish
- Method: jumped up
- Kitchen: Asian
Keywords: Fried broccoli
