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.
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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