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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