So did you guys watch The Bachelor this week? I saw the entire episode last night and was not surprised Shawntel from Chino got booted. Seriously, who takes a guy to a Funeral Home on their first date. At this point I am slightly convinced the whole thing was staged by ABC, I don't know. Out of the 3 women left I'm rooting for Chantal from Seattle... she's pretty, smart, and seems to have the entire package.
I'm obsessed with The Bachelor, it's the only show I don't forget to watch. And now we can discuss food. This dish is perfect for those who are watching their weight or for those of you who do not have enough time to cook. This super easy stir-fry is not only delicious, but healthy too!
I was pondering what to make lunch time and came up with this recipe based on the ingredients I had on hand. It was a light meal that took less than 30 minutes to put together. This is such a figure friendly meal that you can even afford to skip a workout, especially if you skip the rice. 🙂
NUTRITION: Broccoli adds tons of nutrition value... Fiber, Folic Acid, and Vitamins A, C, and K. Mushrooms are a very good source of Vitamin B6 and Protein.
INGREDIENTS (makes 2 comfortable servings if eaten with brown rice):
- Broccoli - 2 small heads (cut into florets & steamed)
- Sesame Oil - 1 tbsp
- Garlic - 5 cloves (sliced)
- Scallions - 1 bunch (sliced into 1 inch pieces)
- Mushrooms - 1 box 8 ounces (sliced)... you can use white or brown mushrooms
- Lite Soy Sauce - 2 tbsp
- Rice Wine Vinegar - 1 tbsp
- Asian Hot Chili Sauce - ½ to 1 tablespoon (start with ½ tablespoon and work your way up)
DIRECTIONS:
1. On high heat, bring a pot of water (¼ full) to a boil. Cover with a lid. We are doing this so we can steam the broccoli later on.
2. Get your broccoli heads and cut into florets.
3. Place the florets in a colander, one that fits over the pot of boiling water.
4. Here is the amount of mushroom I used.
5. Slice mushroom, scallions, and garlic.
6. Now check on the water, should be boiling away.
7. Place the colander over the boiling water and reduce heat to dial #3 (low heat).
8. Cover with a lid and allow this to steam for 3-5 minutes.
9. Get the Asian sauces out.
TIP: If you do not have chili sauce, you can use Crushed Red Pepper Flakes instead, just make sure to add them with the oil in the beginning.
10. Heat a wok on medium high heat (dial #7).
11. Once really hot, add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Sesame oil is typically used as a finishing oil rather than a cooking oil. I used it as a cooking oil, however I didn't allow the oil to get really hot.
12. Immediately add the garlic, scallions, and mushrooms.
13. Season with a little salt.
14. Work fast and keep stirring to avoid sticking - about 2-3 minutes.
15. Once the scallions soften and the mushrooms release a little liquid, you will need to add the steamed broccoli which should be done.
16. Check on the steamed broccoli. Should be done.
17. Add the steamed broccoli with a little salt.
18. Keep stirring for a minute.
19. Add soy sauce.
20. Add rice wine vinegar.
21. Add hot chili sauce.
22. Combine and you are done. Turn off the stove. Allow this to sit for about 10 minutes for the flavors to combine.
23. Serve with brown rice, but I only had white rice on hand. Garnish with some crushed red pepper flakes - I LOVE SPICE! 🙂
sweetpeaskitchen.com says
You know I almost made a broccoli stir fry for dinner tonight! This looks great! Mmmm! I have not watched this season of the bachelor, but one of my best friends never misses an episode so I get the scoop from her! 😉
Lynnifer says
Can you tell me please if your "Print This Post" button only prints the recipe text or the entire article? This looks so tasty and I have all the ingredients on hand, but I know my ink cartridges are getting low and don't want to print out all the pictures. Thanks.
honeywhatscooking says
@Lynnifer - Unfortunately, print this post will print the entire post with images.
Alternative SOlution - Copy the entire article and paste it into Notepad. This will skip the images and only print the text.
I am sorry, I need to work on a Printer Friendly option.
Anonymous says
Hey, what if I wanted to add tofu, when would I do that? And what can i substitute rice wine vinegar with?? Thanks! 🙂
honeywhatscooking says
@Anonymous - you can add the tofu after the broccoli. I strongly suggest sautéing or steaming the tofu separately do it doesn't fall apart. Gently toss at this point. You can substitute regular vinegar or white wine vinegar instead. Hope this helps. Let me know how it goes.
rainz says
Hi honey! I usually always bake my tofu or tempeh in the oven first, for about 20 mins, before tossing it into the stir fry mix. 🙂 Will try it tomorrow and let you know.
Also, I'm originally from Indonesia where things like tofu and tempeh are a staple in our diets. and we normally marinade our tofu/tempeh in: garlic, salt and turmeric pwd water first before baking and tossing into stir fry. This usually helps take away the strong taste of tempeh that some people might not like. you should try this and let me know how you like it. I sometimes just pan fry a whole block of tofu, cut into 4 triangle pieces, marinated in the garlic turmeric water and add sweet soy sauce on top of the tofu before devouring it! 🙂
honeywhatscooking says
@rainz - that sounds amazing, I would love to try it out and let you know. Thanks for the tip.
rainz says
oh, i forgot the coriander powder! whoops, sorry!! add coriander pwd into the marinade mix too! 🙂
Noureen says
Wish I can see the images. Especially when it says this is the amount of mushrooms I used 😏 it's giving Pinterest sign and when I tap it it takes me to Pinterest but doesn't show any image!!!
Hope you can fix this.. I spend good amount of time just searching for ok pictures!