Stir Fry Broccoli with Garlic Recipe

This quick and flavorful Stir Fry Broccoli with Garlic is ready in under 10 minutes! Tender-crisp broccoli stir-fried with garlic (and optional chili peppers) makes the perfect veggie side dish. Finish with soy sauce or oyster sauce if you like an extra punch of flavor.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 lb broccoli florets
• 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil (avocado, canola, peanut, or vegetable oil)
• 3–6 cloves garlic, roughly chopped or smashed
• 1/4 cup water
• Sea salt, to taste
• 1–2 fresh hot chili peppers, thinly sliced (add with garlic for spice)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce or oyster sauce (drizzle at the end for extra flavor)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Prep the broccoli: If starting with a whole...: Prep the broccoli: If starting with a whole head, wash, soak, and cut into florets.
2. 2Cook garlic (and chili if using): Heat oil...: Cook garlic (and chili if using): Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add garlic (and chili) and stir fry ~30 seconds until fragrant.
3. 3Add broccoli: Toss in broccoli florets. Stir fry...: Add broccoli: Toss in broccoli florets. Stir fry 1 minute.
4. 4Steam briefly: Add ¼ cup water, cover, and...: Steam briefly: Add ¼ cup water, cover, and cook on medium-low for 2 minutes.
5. 5Finish cooking: Uncover and stir fry on high...: Finish cooking: Uncover and stir fry on high heat for another 2–3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
6. 6Season & serve: Sprinkle with salt. For extra...: Season & serve: Sprinkle with salt. For extra flavor, drizzle soy sauce or oyster sauce and mix well before serving.