Description
A quick and healthy stir-fry featuring broccoli, carrots, and mushrooms sautéed in a flavorful sesame garlic sauce. Perfect as a main dish or side.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 large carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or agave
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (white and black mix)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet or wok, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in the sliced carrots and stir-fry for 3 minutes.
- Add the broccoli and mushrooms, along with the tablespoon of water. Cover with a lid and steam for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the lid and add soy sauce, rice vinegar, and maple syrup. Stir well and continue to cook for another 2 minutes until the veggies are tender but crisp.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes if using.
- Adjust seasoning with a pinch of salt if desired.
- Serve hot over rice or as a flavorful side dish.
Notes
- For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Add tofu or tempeh for extra protein.
- Adjust the level of spice with red pepper flakes to taste.
- Great served over rice, quinoa, or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
