Broccoli and Mushroom Stir-Fry

Description:

This quick and healthy stir-fry features crisp-tender broccoli and savory mushrooms tossed in a glossy garlic soy sauce. It’s perfect as a light main, flavorful side dish, or plant-based meal — ready in under 20 minutes!

📝 Ingredients (Serves 4):

Stir-Fry:

• 3 cups broccoli florets

• 2 cups mushrooms (button, cremini, or shiitake), sliced

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (optional)

Sauce:

• 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari

• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)

• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

• 1 teaspoon honey or sugar-free sweetener

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• 2 tablespoons water

• ½ teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

Optional garnish:

• Sesame seeds, green onions, chili flakes

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Mix sauce:
   In small bowl, whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, sweetener, pepper, water, and cornstarch.

2. Cook vegetables:
   Heat oil in large skillet or wok over medium-high. Add mushrooms and sauté 3–4 minutes until browned. Add broccoli, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry 3 minutes until crisp-tender.

3. Add sauce:
   Pour sauce over vegetables. Toss and cook 1–2 minutes until glossy and thickened.

4. Serve:
   Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

⭐ Recipe Notes:

• Shiitake mushrooms add deeper umami flavor.

• Cornstarch thickens sauce but is optional.

• Can add tofu, chicken, or shrimp for protein.

💡 Tips:

• Steam broccoli 2 minutes first for extra tenderness.

• Use cooking spray instead of oil for fewer calories.

• Add chili garlic sauce for heat.

• Serve over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.

🥗 WW (Weight Watchers) Points (Per Serving):

• WW Blue/Purple: ~1–2 points

• WW Green: ~3 points

👉 Lower Points Tip: Use cooking spray and sugar-free sweetener — drops to 0–1 point.

🍽️ Serving Ideas:

• As side to grilled chicken or fish

• Over noodles or rice

• In lettuce wraps