Broccoli is the star ingredient in this healthy Chinese stir-fry. Loaded with double garlic , this Asian dish has big flavor. Enjoy as a side dish or serve over rice for a plant-based entree. This will become one of your favorite quick, weeknight recipes.
2big heads of broccolicut into florets (about 5-6 cups florets)
8dateschopped
1teaspoonplum vinegar
1teaspoonMirinoptional
2tablespoonstamari or soy sauce
1cupwater
1teaspoontoasted sesame oiloptional
Cooked brown riceblack rice, or Asian noodles, for serving.
Instructions
To make the Chinese Double Garlic Broccoli Stir-Fry: Place the cashews in a large, wide saute pan or wok. Toast over medium heat, stirring often, until golden brown 5-7 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. Turn the heat up to high.
Add the sliced red onion to the pan and saute over high heat until starting to turn dark brown around the edges, 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until soft and aromatic, 1-2 minutes. Stir often to prevent the onions and garlic from sticking to the pan. Remove from the pan, and return the pan to the heat.
Add the broccoli to the pan and saute 7-8 minutes. You want the broccoli to get some char around the edges.
Return the onion and garlic to the pan, along with the ingredients for the sauce: the dates, plum vinegar, Mirin, tamari (or soy sauce), and 1 cup of water. Saute over high heat, stirring often. Cook until the broccoli is knife-glide tender. You should be able to insert a knife into a thick part and it will glide off. Be sure not to overcook as you still want some crunch in the broccoli. When the broccoli is ready, add the cashews back to the stir-fry and combine.
Drizzle with sesame oil, if using, just before serving.
Enjoy as a side dish or serve over rice for a plant-based entree. Enjoy!