I absolutely adore vegetables and I can’t seem to get enough of them this time of year, so I was thrilled to start harvesting my broccoli this past weekend!
I couldn’t resist nibbling on the fresh crunchy green stalks as I was putting those big beautiful heads into my basket, all the while dreaming of Spicy Stir Fried Broccoli and Peanut Sauce soon to be on the table.
Oh, what a lucky girl I am!
Spicy Stir Fried Broccoli and Peanut Sauce makes a great vegan, gluten free meal; packed with protein from the peanuts and peanut butter.
If your diet has no restrictions feel free to add some sliced grilled chicken on top for a delicious entree.
- ⅓ cup creamy natural peanut butter
- ½ cup water, divided
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons rice bran oil (or any good quality oil)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1½ pounds broccoli crowns, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts
- Place peanut butter into a medium sized microwave safe bowl and heat on high for 30 seconds to soften.
- Whisk in ¼ cup water, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and vinegar until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add broccoli and cook, stirring frequently, until broccoli turns bright green and begins to soften, about 5- 6 minutes. May get a little brown in spots, this is okay.
- Add the remaining ¼ cup water and 1 tablespoon soy sauce, bell pepper and garlic to the pan. Cook, stirring frequently, until the pepper has softened and the liquid has evaporated, about 3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat; stir in the reserved peanut sauce and season with crushed red pepper.
- Garnish with peanuts.
Recipe very lightly adapted from Eating Well; Spicy Stir Fried Broccoli and Peanuts
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This looks so yummy. Thanks for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I’ve pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board
Thank you Tammy. So glad you stopped by for a visit!
Blessings,
Shari
That looks so beautiful. Thanks for sharing! Hello from Lou Lou Girls Linky!
Thank you Melissa for your kind words and for stopping in for a visit!
Blessings,
Shari
What a wonderful dish!!
I looooooooove veggies (I’m a vegetarian) and we love broccoli
Never tried with PB sauce
I’m definitely going to try it
Pinning!!
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Thanks Winnie! The PB takes this dish to a whole new level. Thanks for stopping by and taking a moment to share.
Blessings,
Shari
This is a beautiful dish! Cassie loved it so much that we are featuring it at our party tonight at 7 pm. Woo Hoo! Pinned!
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Thanks Kimberly, you girls rock! 🙂
Thanks so much for linking up at Teach Me Tuesday. Your post was greatly appreciated! I hope you will come back and visit tonight at 8pm CST.
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Thanks Bobbi. I will be there with bells on 🙂
Mmmm…. This looks delicious! I love how spices and peanut butter mix in recipes like this. I’ll have to give it a go, you know, with all that broccoli I don’t know what to do with! Thanks for linking up with Creative Spark!
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Thanks Kristy! Peanut butter makes everything better 🙂
Blessings,
Shari
Shari, I love everything about this- I love stir fries, and broccoli, and peanuts and peanut butter! The colors are so vibrant and fresh; I know it must be delicious. Thank you for sharing this with us at Treasure Box Tuesday- pinned!
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Your party is always filled with so many wonderful posts. A Treasure Box indeed! Thank you for sharing!
Your broccoli looks divine and the recipe is fantastic!
Thanks Christina. I appreciate you coming by for a visit and taking a moment to share.
Blessings,
Shari
I’ve never grown my own broccoli! I’m a little jealous. I’m pinning so I can remember to make this. I don’t eat meat (my entire family does) and this would be a perfect meal! Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks Alli. I am very fortunate to have the time and space to be able to grow good things to eat; very grateful for the harvest. Thanks for coming over for a visit. Today I am working on my new Facebook Cover from Fotor. Thanks again for sharing the great information!
I absolutely love making stir fry for myself and my family, too. I love that you added peanut sauce to this and really want to try to do this soon. Pinning and sharing, too 🙂
Thanks Janine, be sure to let me know how you and your family like it when you make it!
Shari,
I have never seen such beautiful bright green broccoli. I can tell it is fresh. My broccoli never looks this green. My family would love this recipe because we are all huge peanut butter fans. I need to make some. It truly sounds delicious and we have never had it.
Blessings,
Diane Roark
Fresh broccoli has amazing flavor. I can rarely make it to the house from the garden without munching a few stalks. Yum!