Stir-Fried Broccoli Florets, Stems, and Leaves Recipe

Name: Stir-Fried Broccoli Florets, Stems, and Leaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large head broccoli (1 lb.); 1 large navel orange, washed; 2 Tbs. lemon juice; 1 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce; 1 Tbs. light brown sugar; 1 Tbs. julienned fresh ginger, plus 2 tsp. minced, divided; 1 tsp. cornstarch; 3 Tbs. vegetable oil, divided; 2 large shallots, peeled and thinly sliced into rings; 1 large clove garlic, peeled and thinly sliced; 1/2 tsp. salt

Servings: persons

1 large head broccoli (1 lb.)
1 large navel orange, washed
2 Tbs. lemon juice
1 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
1 Tbs. light brown sugar
1 Tbs. julienned fresh ginger, plus 2 tsp. minced, divided
1 tsp. cornstarch
3 Tbs. vegetable oil, divided
2 large shallots, peeled and thinly sliced into rings
1 large clove garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 tsp. salt

1
Remove broccoli leaves from stalk, and thinly slice those wider than 1/2 inch.
2
Remove and trim florets to 1 to 2 inches in length and width.
3
Cut stalks into thin slices.
4
(You should have about 6 cups florets and sliced stalks.)
5
Peel 6 or 7 long, wide strips of zest from orange.
6
Stack strips, and thinly slice to julienne.
7
Cut orange in half, and squeeze out juice.
8
Combine 3 Tbs.
9
orange juice with lemon juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced ginger, and cornstarch in small bowl.
10
Set aside.
11
Heat 2 Tbs.
12
oil in wok over medium-high heat.
13
Add broccoli leaves, julienned orange zest, julienned ginger, shallots, and garlic.
14
Season with salt, if desired.
15
Stir-fry 2 minutes.
16
(Zest will curl.)
17
Remove pan from heat, and transfer contents to plate.
18
Add remaining 1 Tbs.
19
oil to wok, and heat over medium-high heat.
20
Add broccoli florets and stalks, season with salt, and stir-fry 8 to 10 minutes, or until all pieces are browned.
21
Stir in orange juice mixture.
22
Remove pan from heat, continue stirring until sauce has thickened, then toss with leaves.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large head broccoli (1 lb.), 1 large navel orange, washed, 2 Tbs. lemon juice, 1 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Stir-Fried Broccoli Florets, Stems, and Leaves falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Stir-Fried Broccoli Florets, Stems, and Leaves

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