Stir-Fried Broccoli

This simple stir-fried broccoli is a tasty side dish that’s quick and easy to make. It’s a wonderful way to enjoy this wholesome vegetable with a slightly sweet, savory sauce with a little kick. Serve it as a side dish, over noodles or white rice. Either way, it’s delicious!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Asian

Keyword broccoli, stir fry

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 129kcal

Author Elizabeth Rodriguez

Ingredients

¼ cup Water
1 tablespoon Corn Starch
¼ cup Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce
2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce
1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
2 Large Garlic Cloves grated or minced
1 teaspoon Ginger Powder use fresh if you have it on hand (grated or minced)
Pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes optional (leave it out if you don’t like spicy)
1 tablespoon Oil use your favorite if it is suitable for sauteing
1¼ - 1½ pounds Broccoli Florets washed and drained

Instructions

Add the water and cornstarch to a jar or to a medium bowl.
Use a fork or a small whisk to stir the mixture until the cornstarch dissolves.
Add the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper (if using).
Stir the stir fry sauce vigorously until combined. Then stir well right before using because the corn starch tends to settle at the bottom.
Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. When the oil is hot add the broccoli. Cook it for 4-5 minutes to heat it up. Stir frequently.
Next, add the stir fry sauce. Stir and toss to coat the broccoli with the sauce. Lower the heat to medium-low and cover.
Cook the broccoli with the sauce for 6-10 minutes until they reach the desired doneness. We enjoy our broccoli a little snappy. For tender broccoli increase the cooking time by a few minutes.
Serve the broccoli as a side dish, over noodles or rice and enjoy.

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