Broccoli with Cashews

Elevate your weeknight meals with this vibrant and flavor-packed Broccoli with Cashews recipe, a perfect blend of crisp-tender broccoli, toasted cashews, and a savory soy sauce and sesame oil glaze. This quick and easy stir-fry comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy nights. Infused with the warm, aromatic flavors of fresh ginger and garlic, and a hint of optional red pepper flakes for spice lovers, this dish strikes a balance between simplicity and sophistication. Serve it as a nutrient-rich side dish or pair it with steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying plant-based main course. Packed with wholesome ingredients and bold Asian-inspired flavors, this broccoli and cashew stir-fry is sure to become a new household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup raw cashews
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1.5 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons water
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Toast the raw cashews in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until lightly golden and fragrant. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and blanch for 2 minutes until they turn bright green. Drain and immediately rinse under cold water to stop further cooking. Set aside.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, water, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine and set aside.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large sauté pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the blanched broccoli and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.

Step 5

Pour the sauce mixture over the broccoli and toss well to coat. Let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes while stirring.

Step 6

Add the toasted cashews to the pan and stir to combine. Cook for another minute to evenly heat the ingredients.

Step 7

Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a side dish or over rice for a complete meal. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	605.1 grams (605.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1058

Total Fat 83.50g	107%
Saturated Fat 13.70g	69%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4319mg	188%
Total Carbohydrate 60.30g	22%
Dietary Fiber 13.30g	48%
Total Sugars 11.30g
Protein 38.20g	76%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 238mg	18%
Iron 12mg	67%
Potassium 967mg	21%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.6%

Protein: 13.3%

Carbs: 21.1%