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!
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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 | (811.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 541.0 |
| Total Fat 24.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 3.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1269.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 60.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 19.0g | |
| Protein 28.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 280.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 614.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories