4.94 from 15 votes

Broccoli Cashew Stir-Fry

Easy, lightened-up Broccoli Cashew Stir-Fry makes a satisfying 30-minute weeknight meal! A healthy oil-free stir-fry with fresh flavors of garlic & ginger.
Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan
Servings: 3

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion
  • 3-4 cloves garlic
  • 1 large head broccoli (10 oz. florets, about 4 cups)
  • 1 inch piece ginger (1 Tbsp. grated)
  • 1 cup roasted cashews*
  • 2-3 Tbsp. tamari (or soy sauce)
  • Sesame seeds for topping

For Serving

  • Brown rice, quinoa, noodles, etc.

Instructions

  • Begin cooking your rice or quinoa (or do this ahead of time so it’s ready to go.)
  • Meanwhile, thinly slice onion.
  • In a large skillet over med-high heat, sauté onion for 8-10 minutes. (I use water/broth for no-oil sauté method.)
  • Meanwhile, mince garlic, grate ginger (peeled if desired), and cut broccoli into 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. (Important: keep an eye on it and add more water/broth as needed to keep the pan from drying out.)
  • Add cashews and tamari. (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 sprinkled with sesame seeds over a warm bed of rice or quinoa.

Notes

*I don’t recommend raw cashews for this recipe. (I use organic dry roasted/salted.) I’ve tested it with raw and for my preference, it’s not nearly the same. Roasted adds another beautiful layer of flavor I highly recommend!
I really love garlic & ginger, so I usually add a little more than what’s noted above – feel free to do the same if you’re similar!
The recipe is cashew-heavy, but you could easily cut them back and give it a try with other variations/additions: mushrooms, zucchini, snow peas, bok choy, carrots, bell pepper, tofu, green onions, etc.
For gluten-free, use tamari.

NUTRITION PER SERVING (ESTIMATE)

Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Potassium: 344mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 6.9mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 3.1mg