Heart-Healthy Broccoli Stir-Fry

Brighten up your dinner table with this vibrant, Heart-Healthy Broccoli Stir-Fry—a quick, nutrient-packed dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring crisp-tender broccoli florets, crunchy carrots, sweet red bell peppers, and snappy sugar snap peas, this recipe is a celebration of fresh, wholesome vegetables. Tossed in a savory, aromatic sauce made with low-sodium soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, this stir-fry delivers bold flavors while being low in sodium and rich in antioxidants. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is ideal for anyone seeking a healthy, flavorful meal that doesn’t skimp on taste. Garnished with green onions and nutty sesame seeds, this stir-fry is not only delicious but also beautifully plated. Whether served on its own or paired with steamed brown rice or quinoa, it’s a heart-smart choice your whole family will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1 large carrot
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 cup sugar snap peas
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 stalks green onions
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets. Peel and slice the carrot into thin rounds. Core and slice the red bell pepper into thin strips. Trim the sugar snap peas if needed.

Step 2

Mince the garlic cloves and grate the ginger.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the low-sodium soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the sauce. Set aside.

Step 4

Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Add the broccoli florets and carrot slices to the skillet and stir-fry for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Add the red bell pepper strips and sugar snap peas to the skillet. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes.

Step 7

Pour the sauce from the bowl into the skillet, stirring well to coat all the vegetables evenly.

Step 8

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Step 9

Thinly slice the green onions and sprinkle them along with sesame seeds over the stir-fry just before serving.

Step 10

Remove from heat and serve immediately. Enjoy your heart-healthy broccoli stir-fry!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	811.8 grams (811.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	541

Total Fat 24.30g	31%
Saturated Fat 3.70g	19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1270mg	55%
Total Carbohydrate 60.90g	22%
Dietary Fiber 24.40g	87%
Total Sugars 19.00g
Protein 28.60g	57%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 281mg	22%
Iron 9mg	48%
Potassium 615mg	13%

*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: 37.9%

Protein: 19.8%

Carbs: 42.2%