Vegetable Stir Fry with Broccoli Recipe
Vegetable stir fry with broccoli is dinner wearing a green crown—bold, crunchy, and packed with more confidence than your last Zoom meeting.
Those florets sizzle in the wok, soaking up flavor like sponges, while other veggies join in and beg for attention.
It’s fast, colorful, and saves you from another night of boring salads. Honestly, who knew broccoli could actually steal the spotlight?
One pan, a glossy sauce, and crisp vegetables turn chaos into culinary magic. Darling, tonight broccoli isn’t just a side—it’s the star.
Vegetable Stir Fry with Broccoli Recipe
A colorful stir fry featuring broccoli as the lead, with crisp vegetables and a savory sauce—healthy, fast, and plant-based perfection.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp ginger grated
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 medium carrot julienned
- 1 cup snap peas
- ½ cup mushrooms sliced
- ½ cup baby corn
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp chili flakes optional
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 green onions chopped
Instructions
- Heat wok on medium-high. Add sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Stir until fragrant—don’t burn it unless bitterness is your hobby.
- Toss in broccoli, bell pepper, carrot, snap peas, mushrooms, and baby corn. Stir fry for 6 minutes until vegetables stay bright and crisp.
- In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and cornstarch slurry. Pour into wok, stir until sauce thickens.
- Add chili flakes if you want drama. Stir another 3 minutes, coating broccoli and vegetables evenly.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot with noodles or rice.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 210
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 49%
- Vitamin C: 94%
- Iron: 15%
- Calcium: 13%
- Potassium: 14%
Notes and Tips
- Don’t overcook broccoli—soggy florets are culinary heartbreak.
- Keep vegetables cut evenly for quicker cooking.
- Swap soy sauce with tamari for gluten-free.
- Add tofu for extra protein boost.
- Serve with brown rice or quinoa for balance.
