The Broccoli Cashew Stir-Fry
This Broccoli Cashew Stir-Fry recipe is a quick and healthy plant-based dish packed with crisp broccoli, crunchy cashews, and a rich savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy stir-fry delivers bold flavor, great texture, and wholesome ingredients in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- ½ cup cashews (roasted preferred)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or vegetarian alternative)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Optional: red pepper flakes or chili sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, water, sugar, and cornstarch to create the sauce. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets and stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
- Add cashews and stir to combine.
- Pour in the prepared sauce and stir continuously until thickened and evenly coated.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and mix well.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
Use high heat for best stir-fry texture.Do not overcook broccoli to maintain crispness.Adjust sauce thickness with a splash of water if needed.Roasted cashews enhance flavor, but raw cashews also work.
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/the-broccoli-cashew-stir-fry/
