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Broccoli with Asian Garlic Sauce

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Delicious broccoli with garlic sauce! Super easy Asian-style side dish featuring nutrient-packed broccoli drenched in a savory Asian garlic sauce. (Plus it’s done in only 15 minutes!)

Bowl of broccoli with Asian Garlic Sauce sprinkled with sesame seeds

A quick & easy side dish PACKED with flavor! The smell is downright heavenly when the garlic sauce hits the pan. It may even convince the pickiest eaters that broccoli is in fact… delicious! 😉 This recipe makes about 4 side servings, however I find it to be pretty addictive so it usually ends up as 2-3 servings for us.

Plate of broccoli with Asian garlic sauce

How to Cook Broccoli

There are a couple different methods of cooking the broccoli, depending on your preference. Stir-frying (as in the directions below) will leave a nice crunch. If you want to achieve more tender broccoli, simply steam for a few minutes first and then continue with the directions to stir fry. (And if you want a kick, try adding crushed red pepper flakes.)

If you enjoy this, you may also want to check out another one of my favorites: Broccoli Cashew Stir-Fry!

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Broccoli with Asian Garlic Sauce

A super easy side dish featuring fresh, nutrient-packed broccoli drenched in a savory Asian garlic sauce!
Author: Kaitlin – The Garden Grazer
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:15 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Gluten-Free Option, Vegan
Servings:4 side servings

Ingredients

  • 4 cups broccoli florets (1 large bunch)
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil (*oil-free option below)
  • 2 Tbsp. tamari (or soy sauce)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch (or arrowroot or thickener of choice)
  • Optional topping: sesame seeds, red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Mince garlic.
  • In a bowl, add garlic, tamari (or soy sauce), broth, and cornstarch. Whisk to combine.
  • In a large skillet over med-high, add sesame oil and heat for a minute.
  • Carefully add broccoli florets. Cook for about 4 minutes, stirring often to prevent burning.
  • Reduce heat to med-low, then and add garlic sauce. Stir well to coat.
  • Cook for about 3 minutes, or until broccoli is desired tenderness. (The sauce will thicken and absorb into the broccoli.)

Notes

*Oil-free option: omit sesame oil and saute with 3 Tbsp. vegetable broth/water instead, adding more as needed. Some flavor will be lost, but you can sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving if desired!
For gluten-free, use tamari.

Nutrition Per Serving (estimate)

Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Potassium: 312mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 630IU | Vitamin C: 81.8mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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Enjoying this broccoli with garlic sauce? Feel free to also check out the full “Asian-Inspired” recipe archives on the site for more tasty plant-based inspiration!

Reader Interactions

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    • Kaitlin M

      The first time I made this (when my husband wasn't home) I completely devoured it and only left him a mere couple bites. Very little self control when it comes to veggies 😉

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  9. Anonymous

    Just made this tonight. It was easy, healthy, and delicious. Thank you for the recipe!

    –Pamela
    Boston, MA

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  10. Anonymous

    This recipe was perfect. I have a broccoli inside my kitchen and I don't know what kind of recipe will be the best to cook on it since I found your recipe. Thanks for sharing it here and I hope that you will also share some recipe for stir fry sauce on your blog.

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  13. Anonymous

    Thanks for the recipe! I loved it and have made it more than once. Since then, I started using the same sauce but adding other ingredients to the stir fry (snow peas, carrots, green pepper, water chestnuts, pineapple, onion, cabbage, celery, and sometimes a few habaneros). Turns out great every time and, like you said, I can't help but eat more than one serving at a time!

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    • Kaitlin M

      Hi! Yay – so glad you've been enjoying this! And it's really great to hear you've been tossing in other veggies to join the party 🙂 I agree, it's a good basic stir-fry sauce that I use for many other dishes as well! Thanks so much for the message!

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  15. Raw Raw Raw

    My daughter asks for this as an entire meal on a regular basis. Have to always have broccoli in the house because never know when the mood will strike her. Making it for her breakfast right now over rice. Thanks!

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  21. Burke Family

    Yum!!!!!!!! Made this for the first time but with water chestnuts, carrots, and chicken. Served with rice. AMAZING!!! Will add this to the "make again – LOTS" list!!!!

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    • Kaitlin McGinn

      Hey Jody! That’s phenomenal to hear you gave this a try & enjoyed! Thanks so much for coming back to let me know (and for leaving a recipe rating) 🙂 Very appreciated! Hope you’re staying well. -Kaitlin

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  24. andrea

    This was delicious! Thank you! My new favorite easy vegan meal. I love extra spicy so I whisked in some crushed red pepper into the sauce too. Wonderful recipe, thank you so much.5 stars

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    • Kaitlin McGinn

      Aww, yay! So great to hear that Andrea. Love that you modified it for a spicy version, yum! Thanks so much for sharing your kind feedback & recipe rating – very appreciated! Have a beautiful week! 🙂

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