Broccoli and Mushroom Stir Fry

Here’s a quick and healthy Broccoli and Mushroom Stir-Fry — a perfect side or light main dish that comes together in under 20 minutes!

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🥦🍄 Broccoli and Mushroom Stir-Fry

🕒 Time: 15–20 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 2–3

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups broccoli florets

• 1½ cups sliced mushrooms (cremini, button, or shiitake)

• 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable, sesame, or olive)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced (optional)

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium is fine)

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil (for flavor, optional)

• 1 tablespoon water (for steam/sauté)

• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes or black pepper

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Instructions:

1. Prep the Veggies:

   • Wash and chop broccoli into bite-sized florets.

   • Slice mushrooms thinly.

2. Stir-Fry:

   • Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

   • Add garlic (and ginger, if using). Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

   • Add mushrooms and cook for 3–4 minutes until they begin to soften and release liquid.

   • Add broccoli and a splash of water. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.

3. Add Sauce:

   • Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil.

   • Toss everything together to coat evenly and cook another minute.

4. Serve:

   • Serve hot over rice, noodles, or as a side to tofu, chicken, or beef.

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Tips & Add-Ins:

• Add sliced bell peppers, snap peas, or baby corn for variety.

• Want protein? Toss in tofu, tempeh, or cooked chicken/shrimp.

• Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions.

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Would you like a version with a thicker sauce (like a garlic stir-fry sauce) or a spicy Szechuan-style version?