Red and Green Machine
Stir-Fried Broccoli Florets and Juicy Tomatoes with Garlic, Soy, and Toasted Sesame Seeds
20 minutes
Serves 4
DinnerChineseDairy-freeNut-freeShellfish-freeLow Sodium
Herb's take
Inspired by the quick-fire flavors of Chinese home cooking, this stir-fry brings together broccoli and tomatoes for a sweet-savory, high-contrast dinner. You’ll master the art of keeping vegetables crisp-tender while coaxing out big flavor from simple aromatics.
Equipment needed
- Wok or large nonstick skillet
Ingredients
Yield
4
Instructions
- 01In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
- 02Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 03Add the sliced garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds, just until fragrant and barely golden.
- 04Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3 minutes, tossing frequently, until bright green but still crisp.
- 05Toss in the halved grape tomatoes and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften slightly.
- 06Pour the soy sauce mixture over the vegetables and stir well to coat. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 more minutes, just until everything is glossy and heated through.
- 07Remove from the heat. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- 08Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
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