Broccoli and Mushroom Stir Fry – Fresh, Fast & Packed with Umami

A vibrant veggie stir fry with crisp broccoli and tender mushrooms tossed in a savory sauce—ready in 20 minutes for a healthy, satisfying meal or side!

🎉 Introduction

This Broccoli and Mushroom Stir Fry is a quick, delicious way to get dinner on the table in no time. Packed with crisp-tender broccoli, juicy mushrooms, and a bold, garlicky sauce, it’s perfect on its own over rice or as a veggie side dish. Whether you’re craving a meatless meal or an easy way to eat more veggies, this recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort! 🥦✨

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Large skillet or wok
• Mixing bowls
• Knife & cutting board
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Wooden spoon or spatula

🛒 Ingredients

🥦 Veggies

• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (button, cremini, or shiitake)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced (optional)

🥣 Sauce

• ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce (or hoisin for vegetarian)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• ¼ cup water
• 1 tsp cornstarch

🌿 Optional Toppings

• Sesame seeds
• Sliced green onions
• Crushed peanuts

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Prep the Sauce

1. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, water, and cornstarch until smooth.

Step 2: Stir Fry the Veggies

1. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat; add 1 tbsp oil.
2. Add garlic (and ginger if using); cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add mushrooms; sauté 3 minutes until softened.
4. Add broccoli; stir fry 3–4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.

Step 3: Add the Sauce

1. Pour sauce into the skillet; toss everything to coat.
2. Cook 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens and veggies are coated and glossy.

Step 4: Serve

• Plate over steamed rice or noodles.
• Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 4
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: ~20 minutes

🥄 Variations

• Add Protein: Stir in tofu, chicken, shrimp, or beef.
• Spicy: Add chili flakes or sriracha.
• Extra Veggies: Snap peas, bell peppers, or baby corn work great.
• Low-Sodium: Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Fridge: Store in airtight container up to 4 days.
• Reheat: Microwave or stir fry in a pan until hot.
• Freezer: Not recommended; broccoli can get mushy.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use frozen broccoli?
   Yes—thaw and pat dry before cooking.
2. What mushrooms are best?
   Cremini, button, shiitake, or a mix.
3. Can I make it gluten-free?
   Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
4. Is it vegan?
   Yes, if you use hoisin instead of oyster sauce.
5. Do I need a wok?
   No—a large skillet works well.
6. How do I keep veggies crisp?
   Cook over high heat and avoid overcrowding the pan.
7. Can I make it ahead?
   Best fresh, but leftovers reheat well.
8. What goes well with it?
   Rice, noodles, or quinoa.
9. Can kids eat this?
   Absolutely—adjust sweetness or spice to taste.
10. How do I make it saucier?
    Double the sauce ingredients.

🏁 Conclusion

This Broccoli and Mushroom Stir Fry is quick, healthy, and full of flavor—perfect for easy weeknight dinners or a veggie-packed side. It’s fresh, savory, and guaranteed to become a favorite! 🥦🍄

Adam

Broccoli and Mushroom Stir Fry – Fresh, Fast & Packed with Umami

This Broccoli and Mushroom Stir Fry is a quick, delicious way to get dinner on the table in no time. Packed with crisp-tender broccoli, juicy mushrooms, and a bold, garlicky sauce, it’s perfect on its own over rice or as a veggie side dish. Whether you’re craving a meatless meal or an easy way to eat more veggies, this recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort! 🥦✨

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

🥦 Veggies

• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 8 oz mushrooms sliced (button, cremini, or shiitake)
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger minced (optional)

🥣 Sauce

• ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce or hoisin for vegetarian
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• ¼ cup water
• 1 tsp cornstarch

🌿 Optional Toppings

• Sesame seeds
• Sliced green onions
• Crushed peanuts

Equipment

• Large skillet or wok
• Mixing bowls
• Knife & cutting board
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Wooden spoon or spatula

Method

 

Step 1: Prep the Sauce

1. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, water, and cornstarch until smooth.

Step 2: Stir Fry the Veggies

1. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat; add 1 tbsp oil.
2. Add garlic (and ginger if using); cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add mushrooms; sauté 3 minutes until softened.
4. Add broccoli; stir fry 3–4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.

Step 3: Add the Sauce

1. Pour sauce into the skillet; toss everything to coat.
2. Cook 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens and veggies are coated and glossy.

Step 4: Serve

1. Plate over steamed rice or noodles.
2. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.

Notes

🥄 Variations
Add Protein: Stir in tofu, chicken, shrimp, or beef.

Spicy: Add chili flakes or sriracha.

Extra Veggies: Snap peas, bell peppers, or baby corn work great.

Low-Sodium: Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Fridge: Store in airtight container up to 4 days.

Reheat: Microwave or stir fry in a pan until hot.

Freezer: Not recommended; broccoli can get mushy.

❓ 10 FAQs
Can I use frozen broccoli?
Yes—thaw and pat dry before cooking.

What mushrooms are best?
Cremini, button, shiitake, or a mix.

Can I make it gluten-free?
Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.

Is it vegan?
Yes, if you use hoisin instead of oyster sauce.

Do I need a wok?
No—a large skillet works well.

How do I keep veggies crisp?
Cook over high heat and avoid overcrowding the pan.

Can I make it ahead?
Best fresh, but leftovers reheat well.

What goes well with it?
Rice, noodles, or quinoa.

Can kids eat this?
Absolutely—adjust sweetness or spice to taste.

How do I make it saucier?
Double the sauce ingredients.

🏁 Conclusion
This Broccoli and Mushroom Stir Fry is quick, healthy, and full of flavor—perfect for easy weeknight dinners or a veggie-packed side. It’s fresh, savory, and guaranteed to become a favorite! 🥦🍄