Broccoli Cashew Stir-Fry
Crisp broccoli and tender cashews pair perfectly in this healthy, oil-free stir-fry. It's made with simple ingredients, but is full of satisfying flavor!
Servings3
Ingredients
- 1 small yellow onion
- 3-4 cloves garlic
- 1 large head broccoli (10 oz. florets, about 4 cups)
- 1 Tbsp. freshly grated ginger (about a 1 inch piece)
- 1 cup roasted cashews*
- 2-3 Tbsp. tamari
- 1 tsp. sesame seeds (or more)
For serving (optional):
- Brown rice, quinoa, noodles, etc.
Instructions
- Begin cooking your rice or quinoa if using. (Or do this ahead of time so it’s ready to go.)
- Meanwhile, thinly slice onion.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté onion for 8-10 minutes. (I use about 3 Tbsp. water/broth for no-oil sauté method, adding more as needed.)
- Meanwhile, mince garlic and grate ginger. (I use a microplane grater for ginger.) Cut broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- When onion is translucent, add garlic, ginger, and broccoli. Stir.
- Add 1/4 cup water (or vegetable broth), cover, and let broccoli steam for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Be sure to keep an eye on it and add more water/broth as needed to keep the pan from drying out.
- Add cashews, tamari, and sesame seeds. (Start with 2 Tbsp. tamari and add more as desired.)
- Stir well and heat another 2-3 minutes or until broccoli is desired tenderness.
- Serve over a warm bed of rice or quinoa.
Notes
*Cashews: I use dry roasted cashews. I don’t recommend raw cashews for this recipe. Roasted adds another beautiful layer of flavor!
Garlic & ginger: I love these flavors, so I usually add a little more than what’s noted. Feel free to do the same if you're similar.
Vegetables: The recipe is cashew-heavy, but you could easily reduce them and include other additions. Mushrooms, zucchini, snow peas, bok choy, carrots, bell pepper, tofu, green onions, etc.
Nutrition: Estimated nutritional content is calculated without the rice/quinoa/noodles for serving.
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
Calories: 332 kcal | Carbohydrates: 28 g | Protein: 12 g | Fat: 22 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12 g | Potassium: 742 mg | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 6 g | Vitamin A: 757 IU | Vitamin C: 112 mg | Calcium: 94 mg | Iron: 4 mg