Ingredients
Broccoli Stir Fry:
- 1 tablespoon oil (see recipe notes for options)
- 1 onion, diced
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 heaped tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Black pepper & sea salt to taste
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 (450 g) medium head of broccoli, cut into small florets
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) vegetable broth
- 1 (15 oz/425 g) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- Cooked rice of choice for serving
Sauce:
- ½ cup (120 ml) water
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or any other sweetener
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Heat the Oil and Aromatics: In a large pan over medium heat, warm the oil. Add diced onion, minced garlic, fresh ginger, and all the spices (onion powder, paprika, smoked paprika, black pepper, sea salt, cayenne pepper). Sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and the onions soften.
- Cook the Broccoli: Add the broccoli florets along with the vegetable broth to the pan. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli becomes tender yet still crisp, about 10 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: While the broccoli cooks, whisk together the water, soy sauce, rice vinegar (or balsamic), maple syrup, and cornstarch in a medium bowl until smooth and combined.
- Add Sauce and Chickpeas: Pour the prepared sauce into the pan with the broccoli. Add the rinsed and drained chickpeas. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer and Thicken: Bring the mixture to a boil, letting the sauce simmer. Continue frying for a few more minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the vegetables and chickpeas.
- Adjust Seasonings and Serve: Taste the stir fry and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or cayenne pepper as desired. Serve hot alone or over cooked rice. Enjoy your healthy garlic broccoli stir fry!
Notes
- Use any neutral oil like vegetable, canola, or light olive oil for the stir fry.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.
- Adjust the spiciness by increasing or decreasing the cayenne pepper.
- Cooked rice is optional but recommended for a complete meal.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat nicely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
