Best Broccoli Asparagus And Quinoa Stir Fry Recipes

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SIMPLE BROCCOLI STIR-FRY



Simple Broccoli Stir-fry image

Stir-frying has stood the test of time. It's a wonderful way to cook small pieces of vegetables and meat quickly, without a lot of fat. Prepping your ingredients ahead of time and having them near your stovetop is the key to success. This recipe can be made in a large nonstick skillet, but consider purchasing a wok: Carbon steel and cast-iron take on high heat well, and the concave shape makes stir-frying foods easy and fast.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large bunch broccoli (about1 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon vegetable or peanut oil
1 scallion, chopped
2 to 3 cloves garlic, chopped (about 2 teaspoons)
1-inch piece ginger, peeled and chopped (about 2 teaspoons)
Pinch to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Cooked white or brown rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Trim the florets off the broccoli, and cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces. Peel the broccoli stalks with a vegetable peeler to remove the tough outer skin, and slice 1/4 inch thick on the diagonal. Set aside.
  • Whisk together 1/2 cup water, soy sauce, cornstarch and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat a large wok over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil, and swirl to coat the wok. Once the oil begins to smoke, add the broccoli florets and stems. Cook, stirring constantly, until browned around the edges, about 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of water to steam the broccoli, and cook, stirring constantly, until tender, about 2 minutes more. Push the broccoli to the edges of the pan, forming an empty well in the center. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, then the scallions, garlic, ginger and pepper flakes, and stir until aromatic, 30 to 45 seconds. Add the soy mixture, and stir until the sauce has thickened and the broccoli is coated, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat, add the sesame oil and stir to coat. Serve with rice.
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QUICK ASPARAGUS STIR-FRY



Quick Asparagus Stir-Fry image

One of my favorite quick recipes for green asparagus, stir-fried with garlic and olive oil. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the asparagus up at the end.

Provided by Toi

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 11m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch diagonal pieces
salt
1 squeeze lemon juice, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add asparagus and stir-fry until soft but still firm, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 41.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

SPRING VEGGIE STIR-FRY



Spring Veggie Stir-Fry image

This vegetable stir-fry recipe comes together in no time! To turn this side dish into a complete meal, serve it with brown rice and your choice of protein.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories     Side dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup Fusia Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce (regular soy sauce is too salty!)
2 tablespoons SimplyNature Organic Wildflower Honey or maple syrup
2 teaspoons arrowroot starch or corn starch
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 large clove garlic, pressed or minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (scale back or omit completely if you're sensitive to spice)
1 tablespoon SimplyNature Organic Coconut Oil or your cooking oil of choice
1 small red onion, root and tip ends removed and cut into 1/4-inch thick wedges
3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into very thin rounds
Pinch of salt
1/2 bunch (1/2 pound) thin asparagus, tough ends removed and cut into 2-inch long pieces

Steps:

  • In a liquid measuring cup, combine the soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes. Whisk until blended and set aside.
  • Warm the oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and carrots and a pinch of salt. Raise the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring every 30 seconds or so, until the onions have softened, about 4 to 5 minutes. (If at any point you catch a whiff of something burning while making this stir-fry, dial back the heat a bit.)
  • Add the asparagus and cook, stirring every 30 seconds, until the carrots are starting to caramelize on the edges and are easily pierced by a fork, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour in the prepared sauce and cook, while stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened to your liking, about 30 to 60 seconds. Remove from heat and serve as a side dish as-is, or turn it into a main dish by serving it with rice, fried eggs or tofu.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Sugar 13.2 g, Sodium 753.6 mg, Fat 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 4 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

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