Here’s a quick, flavorful Broccoli and Mushroom Stir Fry — perfect as a side dish or served over rice for a light meal.
🥦 Broccoli & Mushroom Stir Fry
⏱ Time: 20 minutes
🍽 Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 8 oz mushrooms (sliced; cremini or button work well)
- 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or sesame oil)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional but recommended)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional for depth)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup water or vegetable broth
- ½ teaspoon sugar (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prep sauce:
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, water/broth, and sugar. Stir well and set aside. - Cook broccoli:
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add broccoli and stir-fry 3–4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
Remove from pan and set aside. - Cook mushrooms:
Add remaining oil to the pan. Add mushrooms and cook 4–5 minutes until golden and tender. - Add aromatics:
Stir in garlic and ginger. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant. - Combine:
Return broccoli to the pan. Stir sauce mixture again (cornstarch settles) and pour into pan.
Cook 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats vegetables. - Serve:
Garnish with sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Optional Add-Ins
- Sliced bell peppers
- Snow peas
- Carrots
- Tofu or chicken for protein
- A drizzle of chili oil for heat
If you’d like, I can give you a spicy version, a garlic-heavy restaurant-style version, or a low-sodium variation.
