Description
Savory garlic broccoli stir fry delivers robust Asian-inspired flavors with crisp vegetables and aromatic seasonings. Quick preparation and simple ingredients make this dish perfect for weeknight dinners you can enjoy effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium head of broccoli (450 g), cut into small florets
- 1 onion, diced
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 heaped tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp oil
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) vegetable broth
- ½ cup (120 ml) water
- 3 tbsps soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
- 2 tbsps rice vinegar or balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsps maple syrup or any other sweetener
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Black pepper & sea salt, to taste
- Cooked rice of choice
Instructions
- Aromatic Foundation: Heat a large skillet with oil over medium flame, creating a flavorful base for the culinary creation.
- Spice Awakening: Introduce diced onion, minced garlic, ginger, and spice ensemble. Sauté the aromatics until onions become translucent, allowing the spices to release their intense flavors and create a fragrant foundation.
- Vegetable Transformation: Add broccoli florets and vegetable broth to the skillet. Toss and cook the ingredients, ensuring even heat distribution until broccoli achieves a tender-crisp texture.
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk water, soy sauce, vinegar, maple syrup, and cornstarch in a separate bowl until achieving a smooth, silky consistency that will bind the dish’s flavors.
- Final Integration: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet, gently folding in chickpeas. Rapidly bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the vegetables and legumes with a glossy, flavorful embrace.
- Flavor Calibration: Conduct a final taste assessment, adjusting seasonings with additional salt, pepper, or cayenne to suit individual preferences.
- Culinary Presentation: Serve the vibrant stir fry piping hot, either atop steamed rice or as a standalone dish, showcasing the harmonious blend of textures and flavors.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Chop all ingredients before heating the skillet to ensure smooth, stress-free cooking and prevent burning delicate components.
- Broccoli Brilliance: Cut florets into similar-sized pieces for even cooking, targeting that perfect tender-crisp texture without mushy edges.
- Sauce Secrets: Whisk cornstarch mixture thoroughly to prevent lumps and guarantee a silky, glossy sauce that clings beautifully to vegetables and chickpeas.
- Heat Management: Maintain medium-high heat during stir-frying to achieve quick, vibrant cooking that preserves vegetable nutrients and creates delightful caramelization.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg