Here’s a quick and tasty Broccoli and Mushroom Stir-Fry—perfect as a side or a light main 🥦🍄
🥦 Broccoli and Mushroom Stir-Fry
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (button, cremini, or shiitake)
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1–2 tbsp vegetable oil for cooking
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds, green onions
🔥 Instructions
1. Prep vegetables
- Wash broccoli and mushrooms
- Cut broccoli into small florets, slice mushrooms thinly
2. Stir-fry
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat
- Add garlic and onion, sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant
- Add mushrooms, stir-fry 3–4 minutes until they release moisture
- Add broccoli, stir-fry 3–5 minutes until tender-crisp
3. Add sauces
- Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil
- Stir to coat evenly
- Optional: Mix cornstarch with water and add to pan for a glossy sauce
4. Finish and serve
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste
- Garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions
- Serve hot with rice or noodles
😋 Tips
- For extra flavor, add a splash of rice vinegar or a pinch of chili flakes
- Keep broccoli slightly firm for a better texture
- Add tofu, chicken, or shrimp for a protein boost
If you want, I can give a 5-minute high-heat version that keeps the vegetables super crisp and extra flavorful—restaurant-style. Do you want me to do that?
