Broccoli with Cashews
Elevate your weeknight meals with this vibrant and flavor-packed Broccoli with Cashews recipe, a perfect blend of crisp-tender broccoli, toasted cashews, and a savory soy sauce and sesame oil glaze. This quick and easy stir-fry comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy nights. Infused with the warm, aromatic flavors of fresh ginger and garlic, and a hint of optional red pepper flakes for spice lovers, this dish strikes a balance between simplicity and sophistication. Serve it as a nutrient-rich side dish or pair it with steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying plant-based main course. Packed with wholesome ingredients and bold Asian-inspired flavors, this broccoli and cashew stir-fry is sure to become a new household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Toast the raw cashews in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until lightly golden and fragrant. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and blanch for 2 minutes until they turn bright green. Drain and immediately rinse under cold water to stop further cooking. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, water, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine and set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large sauté pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the blanched broccoli and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
Pour the sauce mixture over the broccoli and toss well to coat. Let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes while stirring.
Add the toasted cashews to the pan and stir to combine. Cook for another minute to evenly heat the ingredients.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish.
Serve immediately as a side dish or over rice for a complete meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1058 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.5 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.7 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4319 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.3 g | ||
| Protein | 38.2 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 238 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 967 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
