Name: Broccoli Stir Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1/4 cup cashews (or peanuts); 2 tablespoons peanut oil (wok oil, coconut, or other high heat oil); 8-12 ounces tofu, extra firm ( or sub shrimp, diced chicken, thinly sliced beef); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; ——; 1 shallot , chopped; 4 garlic cloves, rough chopped; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, chopped; 3-4 cups broccoli, cut into very small florets; Splash Chinese Cooking wine ( optional); 3-6 dried red Chinese or arbol chilies; 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or gluten-free Braggs Liquid Aminos); 3 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey); 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1 tablespoon chili paste (or Sriracha), more to taste

Here’s a quick and simple meal we had today that I thought I’d share because it was just so darn fast and easy- Broccoli Stir Fry! Use a protein of your choice- here I’ve kept it vegan and used tofu, but you could make this with shrimp, chicken or even beef. Serve it over noodles or rice, or just on its own.

This flavorful Broccoli Stir fry can be kept vegan with Tofu (or substitute shrimp, chicken or beef). A fast and easy vegan dinner recipe that can be made in under 30 minutes. #stirfry #broccoli #veganstirfry #tofustirfry #paleo

Hey friends, I’m keeping it short and sweet this week. This Broccoli Stir Fry was lunch today and I couldn’t help but think how you probably have everything you need to make this in your fridge right now, so I thought I’d share it!

What I love about Broccoli Stir Fry!

What I like about this recipe is how adaptable it is (use any protein you like: tofu, shrimp, chicken, beef, etc) and feel free to switch up the nuts. Here I’ve used cashews, but other nuts work well too! I also love how quickly it comes together.

It would also work with other veggies as well. You get the idea. 🙂

How to make Broccoli Stir Fry

Start with toasting the cashews in a dry skillet, and cooking the protein. Here we are using tofu. See the recipe notes for chicken, beef or shrimp.

2. Make the Stir Fry Sauce

broccoli stir fry sauce

3. Stir fry the broccoli with garlic and shallots. If using big pieces of broccoli, you can add a little splash of water, cover and steam ( optional)

4. Once the broccoli is tender, pour in the stir-fry sauce and stir. Add the protein and give a few tosses and warm through.

5. Serve this on its own, over soba noodles or over jasmine rice.

Alright. Give it a go. 🙂

This flavorful Broccoli Stir fry can be kept vegan with Crispy Tofu (or sub shrimp, chicken or beef). A fast and easy dinner recipe that can be made in under 30 minutes.

Let me know what you think in the comments below!

Have a great week,

Sylvia

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Broccoli Stir Fry

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Author: Sylvia Fountaine
Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 15
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 2 1x
Category: stir fry, vegan, vegan dinner
Method: stir fry
Cuisine: Chinese
Diet: Vegan

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Description

Quick and easy Broccoli Stir Fry with your choice of tofu, chicken, shrimp or beef. The simple stir fry sauce is made from scratch and is Gluten-free adaptable.

Instructions

Start jasmine rice if using.
Mix the stir-fry sauce ingredients together in a small bowl, set aside.
Toast Nuts: If using raw nuts toast them in a dry skillet or wok over medium-low heat until golden, stirring often. Set aside. Skip this if using roasted nuts.
Cook protein: Press tofu lightly with paper towels and cut into 1-inch cubes. Heat oil in a skillet or wok over medium heat. Sprinkle the oil generously with salt and pepper and give it a swirl. Pepper should smell wonderful. Add the tofu and let it form a crispy crust about 5 minutes- let it naturally release from the pan. It shouldn’t stick if you don’t fiddle with it. Turn it over and crisp up the other side. Place on a paper towel. See notes for chicken, shrimp and beef.
In the same pan, add a little more oil if necessary, add shallots, garlic and ginger, and saute over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Add broccoli, lower heat, and cook, stirring often, 4-5 minutes, until tender. Splash with Chinese cooking wine-optional (or skip it) and cook the wine off.
Make a well in the center of the broccoli, add the dried chilies and toast for 45 seconds, turning on your hood fan.
Pour in the stirfy sauce, and give a stir to incorporate all.
Add the crispy tofu (or other cooked protein) into the pan right before serving, warming and tossing to coat. Serve or rice and garnish!

Notes

To cook shrimp, chicken or beef: Use whole peeled shrimp, 3/4 inch-cubed chicken, or thinly sliced beef. PAT DRY. Make sure to season the hot oil generously with salt and pepper, swirling. Add the meat and stir fry until cooked all the way through, or to your liking, over medium-ish heat. Set aside on a paper towel, continue on with the recipe, and add this back in at the end.