This is not a mere recipe but a great accompaniment with any main course. Broccoli is one of the cruciferous vegetable which is simply dripping with healthy nutrients. Who might not want to include this super food in their diet? Once you get the taste of it you will love it. I made a simple stir fry to pair with our spicy chicken.
This broccoli stir-fry is best served fresh, but it also reheats really nicely. If you’re planning on making it ahead of time, cook it for 1-2 minutes less so that when you re-heat it, it doesn’t get mushy!
Simple Broccoli Stir fry
Ingredients:
1 large broccoli head
1 tbsp (+-) soy sauce
1 tbsp (+-) lemon juice
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2-3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tbsp pine nuts, dry roasted
ginger julienne
1 tbsp olive oil, butter or desi ghee
Method:
Prep your broccoli by washing and drying very thoroughly.
Cut into florets, about 1 1/2- 2 inches and makes about 4 cups.
Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté just until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add broccoli florets to the pan. Stir fry. Cover it for 2-4 min.
Take the lid off and season with soy sauce, lemon juice and pepper flakes.
Stir broccoli and see if it is cooked enough for your liking. If it’s not, put the lid back again and cook for another minute or so. It should be very lightly scorched but still look green and crunchy.
Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with pine nuts.
Malti
Really it looks so simple and elegant. I have never tried pine nuts.
Neha
Nice and healthy recipe…
Ann
This looks just delicious! I am a broccoli fan – as is my husband! We also like pine nuts…great pairing! I’m happy to be your newest Google Follower!
Kiri W.
Looks gorgeous! 🙂 I love stir-fried broccoli.
Asmita
I like the simplicity of this dish. Will try out for sure. Thanks for sharing.
Nava.K
Hi Neetu,
I am not sure why but I am still having issues getting into your blog, it say that your blog is not open to public. Finally I managed to today.
Broccoli is a fav at home and I like how you have prepared it with the nuts, very nice and I can just eat it like that as a snack.
Balvinder ( Neetu)
I am not sure Nava, Why you are having problems getting into the Blog but I have not changed any settings.
German Mama
This is definitely a great side dish. Thanks for sharing.
gobakeyourself
This looks delicious – and this is coming from someone who isn’t the biggest broccoli fan! 🙂
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru