Description
A quick and easy dish featuring stir-fried broccoli in a savory garlic sauce topped with crispy bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound broccoli florets
- 4 strips of bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy.
- Remove the bacon and let it drain on paper towels, then chop it into pieces.
- In the same skillet, add the olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender but still crunchy.
- In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
- Pour the sauce over the broccoli and stir well to combine.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the broccoli topped with crispy bacon pieces and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Customize this recipe by using other vegetables like green beans or bell peppers. For a lighter option, swap bacon for tofu or grilled chicken. Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: broccoli, garlic sauce, bacon, stir-fry, quick meal