Stir-Fried Sesame Broccoli Recipe

Name: Stir-Fried Sesame Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes; 3 Tbs. arrowroot powder or cornstarch; 4 cups broccoli florets with stems (1-inch pieces); 8 oz. firm tofu, drained well and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 tsp. dark sesame oil; 2 tsp. vegetable oil; 1 large leek (white and light green parts), halved lengthwise, rinsed well and thinly sliced; 8 large cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 tsp. finely chopped fresh ginger; 1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 6 oz. shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced; 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch squares; 1 1/2 Tbs. black sesame seeds; 3 Tbs. tamari or reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 Tbs. pure maple syrup; 2 tsp. brown rice vinegar or fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
3 Tbs. arrowroot powder or cornstarch
4 cups broccoli florets with stems (1-inch pieces)
8 oz. firm tofu, drained well and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tsp. dark sesame oil
2 tsp. vegetable oil
1 large leek (white and light green parts), halved lengthwise, rinsed well and thinly sliced
8 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp. finely chopped fresh ginger
1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch dice
6 oz. shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch squares
1 1/2 Tbs. black sesame seeds
3 Tbs. tamari or reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 Tbs. pure maple syrup
2 tsp. brown rice vinegar or fresh lemon juice

1
Bring large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2
Fill large bowl with ice-cold water.
3
Meanwhile, make sauce: In small bowl, whisk together tamari, maple syrup, vinegar, pepper flakes and 1 1/4 cups water until well combined.
4
Set aside.
5
In a cup, whisk together arrowroot and 1/4 cup water; set aside.
6
Add broccoli and tofu to boiling water and cook until broccoli is crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
7
Drain, plunge into bowl of ice water 5 to 10 seconds to stop cooking, and drain well.
8
Set aside.
9
In nonstick wok or large nonstick skillet, heat sesame and vegetable oils over medium-high heat.
10
Reduce heat to medium and add leek, garlic and ginger.
11
Stir-fry until fragrant, about 45 seconds.
12
Add squash and mushrooms and stir-fry until beginning to soften, 1 to 2 minutes.
13
Add reserved sauce to wok.
14
Increase heat to high, cover and cook until simmering, about 1 1/2 minutes.
15
Stir arrowroot mixture to recombine, then add to wok and stir-fry until sauce is glossy, 10 to 20 seconds.
16
Add bell pepper and reserved broccoli and tofu and stir-fry until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.
17
Serve hot, sprinkled with sesame seeds.

1113

kcal

Calories

Fat

200

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes, 3 Tbs. arrowroot powder or cornstarch, 4 cups broccoli florets with stems (1-inch pieces), 8 oz. firm tofu, drained well and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, and more.

Yes, Stir-Fried Sesame Broccoli falls under the Vegetarian 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 Sesame Broccoli

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