Fresh broccoli with garlic sauce! A super easy Asian-inspired side dish featuring nutrient-packed broccoli drenched in a savory garlic sauce. (Plus it’s done in only 15 minutes!)
We love this quick & easy side dish packed with flavor! The smell is 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.
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
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
Nutrition Per Serving (estimate)
Enjoying this broccoli with garlic sauce? Feel free to also check out this Asian Spaghetti, Asian Garlic Green Beans, or Asian Noodle Soup for more Asian-inspired favorites!
garlic and broccoli? this is perfection!!! YUM!
Thank you!
this looks absolutely amazing!
Thanks! Hope you enjoy if you give it a try!
This looks delicious! Can’t wait to peruse your recipes. 😀
Thanks, Lauren! Hope you enjoy any recipes you try 🙂
This would definitely be 2 servings in our house too. 🙂
So tasty!
This looks amazing, can't wait to try it!
Hope you enjoy, Cathy!
This looks like the perfect side dish! Yum! 🙂
Thanks, Courtney!
What is the nutty, chunky looking ingredient that I see in the picture? Karyn
Hi Karyn! You must be looking at the minced garlic in the sauce 🙂
Yummy! I can't wait to try this! Looks so gooodd
Thank you!
Just made this tonight. It was easy, healthy, and delicious. Thank you for the recipe!
–Pamela
Boston, MA
So great to hear, Pamela!
This recipe was perfect.
Thank you!
Just made this and devoured it immediately! Absolutely delicious!
So great! Thanks for the feedback!
hi! is it ok if i roast the garlic then garnish it on top? 🙂
That sounds like a wonderful idea!
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!
So fantastic! Thanks for your helpful feedback!
I make this all the time, and it tastes so go, I eat it as a meal!
Awesome to hear, thank you for sharing!
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!
Can you use frozen broccoli to make this?
I also want to know! I prefer my broccoli stalks less firm so I'm just going to go for it and see how it turns out.
Hi ladies! I’ve never tried it with frozen broccoli, but I think that could work as well. The texture might be a bit softer however. Would love to hear if you give it a go!
This is the perfect vegan recipe. Just like broccoli and beef minus the beef. Yuuummm!!
Thanks Priscila! That’s an awesome comparison – thanks for sharing!
Made it and enjoyed, nice recipe
Wonderful to hear! 🙂
Can I sub the veggie broth with anything? Or go without??
Hi Monica! You could substitute with water if you’d like, though it’ll be slightly less flavorful. Hope you enjoy!
Just found you on Pinterest. I'm making this now! 🙂
Hope you enjoyed!
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!!!!
Thanks for sharing!
This was DELICIOUS
So great to hear!
So yummy, you captured a dish we always order out. Made us feel like we are out as we are under lock down.
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
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.
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! 🙂
Made this for lunch today and loved it! Very little left over for dinner tonight! Have another head in frig…..may make again for lunch tomorrow! A Definite Keeper! May sprinkle with some chopped peanuts??? Thanks for the recipe!
Woo! So great to hear you enjoyed it, Beth! Thanks for giving it a try and sharing your kind feedback 🙂 I agree – peanuts, cashews, or almonds would be great on top – good thinking!!
Way to salty, couldn’t eat it had to throw it out
Sorry to hear that – did you use the listed measurements? Please feel free to decrease the amount of tamari to your taste, or opt for a low-sodium tamari/soy sauce 🙂
Tasted better than take out! Had to substitute beef broth and added 1 tsp red pepper flake for a little more flavor. Amazing and husband approved!
Great to hear, Marlene! Thanks for giving it a try! 🙂