Mediterranean Diet Broccoli Stir-Fry
Elevate your veggie game with this vibrant Mediterranean Diet Broccoli Stir-Fry, a quick and wholesome dish bursting with fresh, bold flavors. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as a healthy side, this recipe combines tender-crisp broccoli florets, sweet red bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and the rich, briny bite of Kalamata olives. Infused with the aromatic essence of garlic, red onion, and dried oregano, and finished with a splash of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of chopped basil, every bite is a celebration of Mediterranean-inspired goodness. Cooked in heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil, this 25-minute recipe is ideal for anyone embracing a Mediterranean lifestyle while savoring whole food ingredients. Whether enjoyed solo or paired with your favorite protein, this low-carb, nutrient-packed stir-fry is sure to steal the spotlight at your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the thinly sliced red onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the broccoli florets and red bell pepper slices, continuing to stir-fry for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes and kalamata olives to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for another 2 minutes.
Season the vegetables with salt, black pepper, oregano, and fresh lemon juice. Stir well to coat the ingredients evenly.
Remove the skillet from heat and toss in the chopped fresh basil leaves.
Transfer the stir-fry to a serving dish and enjoy it warm, either on its own or as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
699 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.3 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2874 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.6 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 18.9 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 363 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 856 mg | 18% | |
*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.
