A quick and easy stir-fry featuring tender mushrooms and vibrant broccoli, perfect for a healthy weeknight meal. This recipe is adaptable to your preferred vegetables and protein additions.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 pound broccoli florets (about 4 cups)
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (button, cremini, or shiitake)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated (optional)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (optional, adds umami flavor)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening the sauce)
- 2 tablespoons water (if using cornstarch)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions:
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash and cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets. Slice the mushrooms. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger (if using).
- Stir-fry the broccoli: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, until they start to turn bright green and slightly tender-crisp. You may need to add a splash of water and cover the pan for a minute or two to steam the broccoli if it’s not tender enough. Remove the broccoli from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté the mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the same skillet and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, until they release their liquid and start to brown.
- Add garlic and ginger: Add the minced garlic and grated ginger (if using) to the skillet and stir-fry for another minute, until fragrant.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil. If using cornstarch, whisk it together with the water in a separate small bowl until smooth, then add it to the sauce mixture.
- Combine and finish: Return the cooked broccoli to the skillet with the mushrooms. Pour the sauce over the vegetables and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly (if using cornstarch) and everything is well combined.
- Serve: Remove the stir-fry from the heat and transfer it to a serving platter. Garnish with sesame seeds (if desired). Serve immediately over cooked rice.
Optional additions:
- Add protein: Tofu, chicken, shrimp, or beef can be added to this stir-fry. Cook the protein separately before adding the vegetables.
- Other vegetables: Add other vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, snow peas, or snap peas.
- Spice it up: Add red pepper flakes or a dash of chili oil for a spicy kick.