Spicy Asian Broccoli
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and flavor-packed Spicy Asian Broccoli recipe! Tender, blanched broccoli florets are stir-fried in aromatic sesame oil with minced garlic, fresh ginger, and a spicy kick of red chili flakes. Coated in a luscious, slightly sweet soy-based sauce infused with honey and rice vinegar, this dish achieves the perfect balance of heat, tang, and umami. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the ideal quick and healthy side dish or can be served over rice or noodles for a simple, satisfying meal. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for a restaurant-quality presentation that’s sure to impress! Perfect for lovers of Asian-inspired cuisine, this gluten-free option bursts with bold flavors and wholesome goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 1 stalk green onion, thinly sliced (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and trim the broccoli into bite-sized florets.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and blanch for 2-3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, water, and cornstarch. Stir until the cornstarch is completely dissolved and set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the sesame oil and swirl to coat the pan.
Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Sprinkle in the red chili flakes and stir for an additional 10 seconds.
Add the blanched broccoli to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic-ginger chili mixture.
Pour the prepared sauce over the broccoli and stir continuously until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the broccoli, about 1-2 minutes.
Remove from heat and transfer the broccoli to a serving dish.
Optional: Garnish with sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onion before serving.
Serve hot as a side dish or over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
276 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.1 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1260 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g | ||
| Protein | 16.4 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 197 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 156 mg | 3% | |
*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.
