Garlic and Chili Stir-Fried Broccoli with Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-06 · Updated 2026-06-06

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A quick stir-fry of broccoli with garlic and chili flakes, finished with toasted sesame for a spicy, nourishing vegetable side. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 18 minutes, pairs broccoli florets, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, thinly sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 110 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 cups broccoli florets
2 tbsp vegetable oil
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tsp red chili flakes
2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 tsp red chili flakes, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 2: Add 4 cups broccoli florets to the skillet, tossing to coat with oil and spices. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
Step 3: Pour in 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, stirring to evenly coat the broccoli. Cook for an additional minute until the sauce slightly thickens and clings to the vegetables.
Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the broccoli. Toss lightly and serve immediately as a spicy, healthy side dish.