Best 8 Stir Fried Broccoli With Cashews Recipes

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Stir fried broccoli with cashews is a vibrant and delicious dish that combines the flavors of fresh broccoli, crunchy cashews, and a savory sauce. Originating from China, this recipe has gained popularity across the globe due to its easy preparation and versatility. Whether you are a seasoned home cook or a beginner looking for a quick and satisfying meal, stir fried broccoli with cashews is an ideal choice. Not only is it a delightful dish to enjoy, but it also offers a range of health benefits, making it a nutritious and enjoyable option for any occasion.

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BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC BUTTER AND CASHEWS



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A new recipe a neighbor gave us. What a hit with my family. Just the right mixture of garlic and cashews with our favorite side dish, broccoli. And, so very easy to make!! If in a pinch, you could probably use frozen broccoli too, but I haven't tried.

Provided by SALSIEPIE

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Broccoli

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
⅓ cup butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons white vinegar
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ cup chopped salted cashews

Steps:

  • Place the broccoli into a large pot with about 1 inch of water in the bottom. Bring to a boil, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp. Drain, and arrange broccoli on a serving platter.
  • While the broccoli is cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper and garlic. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. Mix in the cashews, and pour the sauce over the broccoli. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 610.6 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

CASHEW CHICKEN STIR-FRY RECIPE BY TASTY



Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, chicken breast, salt, pepper, cornstarch, sesame oil, broccoli floret, red bell pepper, raw cashew, water, brown rice

Provided by Kahnita Wilkerson

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon sesame oil
½ tablespoon ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
¾ lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch (2 1/2 cm) pieces
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sesame oil
4 cups broccoli floret
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch (2 1/2 cm) pieces
¾ cup raw cashew
½ cup water
brown rice, to serve

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, season the chicken with salt, pepper, and cornstarch.
  • Heat a 9.5" fry pan over medium-high heat and add sesame oil.
  • Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the chicken begins to brown.
  • Remove chicken and set aside in a separate bowl.
  • Add the broccoli and bell peppers, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the chicken, cashews and sauce. Stir together and allow sauce to thicken.
  • Remove from heat and serve over brown rice.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 19 grams

BROCCOLI CASHEW STIR-FRY



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A great side dish, no need for takeout. Developed by Nadine Day for The Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Provided by FrVanilla

Categories     Greens

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon sesame oil or 1 teaspoon canola oil
3 green onions, sliced, separate the white parts from the green parts
4 cups broccoli, chopped
2 cups mushrooms, chopped
1 cup snow peas
2 cups bok choy, chopped
1/2 cup cashews, chopped
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon freshly grated gingerroot
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients for the sauce. Set aside.
  • Heat a large fry pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add cashews and roast for 2 to 3 minutes. Stirring frequently. Careful not to burn them. Set aside with the green parts of the green onion.
  • In the same pan, add the sesame oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the white parts of the green onion, broccoli and mushrooms. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until broccoli is starting to become tender. Add a few tablespoons of water, if needed, to stop browning or burning.
  • Add the snow peas and bok choy and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add the sauce and sauté for about 3 to 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and add in the cashews and green parts of the green onion.
  • Serve immediately with brown rice.

STIR-FRIED BROCCOLI WITH CASHEWS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cut off the florets of 1 bunch broccoli; peel and thinly slice the stems. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add 4 smashed garlic cloves and 4 thin slices ginger and stir-fry until just golden, 1 minute. Add the broccoli, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 cup water. Stir-fry until crisp-tender, 4 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, a splash of white vinegar and some cashews.

STIR-FRIED BROCCOLI WITH CASHEWS & OYSTER SAUCE



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Liven up a side dish of broccoli with this simple Chinese dish, full of vitamin C

Provided by Jane Hornby

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Side dish, Vegetable

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tbsp sunflower oil
100g roasted unsalted cashew nuts
2 heads broccoli , cut into small florets
3 tbsp oyster sauce , or more to your taste

Steps:

  • Heat a little of the oil in a wok and toast the cashew nuts until they start to turn golden. Tip out of the pan, then add the rest of the oil. Stir-fry the broccoli for 2-3 mins until it has turned bright green (it will still be very firm).
  • Add a splash of water to the pan, then cover with a lid and steam for about 4 mins or until the stems just give with a knife. Push to the side of the pan, then pour the oyster sauce into the other side. Bring to the boil, then stir into the broccoli. Toss in the cashews and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 19 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.82 milligram of sodium

STIR FRIED PORK WITH BROCCOLI AND CASHEWS



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I found this several years ago in Cooking Light magazine and have modified it slightly to suit our tastes. It is one of my "go to" meals as it is quick, delicious and very figure friendly.

Provided by MamaJ

Categories     Pork

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups onions, vertically sliced
3 cups broccoli florets
1 (1 lb) pork tenderloin, sliced thin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup cashews, chopped
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • Spray non-stick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat.
  • Add onion and cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Recoat pan with cooking spray and stir fry broccoli 3 minutes.
  • Add broccoli to onion.
  • Spray pan again and fry pork and red pepper for 4 minutes or until pork loses its pink color.
  • Reduce heat. Stir in the green onions, sugar, ginger, and garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  • Stir in onion and broccoli.
  • Add chicken broth and soy sauce.
  • Cook 1 minute.
  • Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with cashews.
  • Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.9, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 1039.4, Carbohydrate 55.9, Fiber 4, Sugar 11.5, Protein 34

STIR-FRIED BEEF WITH CASHEWS AND BROCCOLI



Stir-fried beef with cashews and broccoli image

A Thai-inspired stir-fry, quick to make and great served with either noodles or rice

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Snack, Supper

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp sherry
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp sunflower oil
1 red onion , thinly sliced
300g beef steak, cut into thin strips
300g broccoli florets
25g roasted cashew nuts, or more if you like

Steps:

  • Mix the soy sauce, sherry, sugar and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl. Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok, add the onion and beef, then stir-fry quickly until the beef is lightly browned. Tip out onto a plate.
  • Add the broccoli and cashews to the pan, stir-fry for 1 min, then add the soy mixture. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 5 mins until the broccoli is just tender.
  • Tip the beef and onion back into the pan and heat through briefly before serving with noodles or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549 calories, Fat 34 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 41 grams protein, Sodium 2.98 milligram of sodium

BROCCOLI WITH TOASTED CASHEWS



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Toss this broccoli in lime juice and soy sauce, and finish it with a topping of toasted chopped cashews. Enjoy it with teriyaki chicken, ribs, or our Sriracha-Glazed Chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegan Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 heads broccoli, trimmed and cut into florets
4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
Coarse salt
1/4 cup cashews, toasted and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Set a steamer basket in a saucepan with 2 inches simmering water. Add broccoli. Cover and steam just until tender, 6 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, sugar, and soy sauce until sugar dissolves. Add broccoli, season with salt, and top with cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right broccoli. Look for broccoli crowns with tightly closed florets and a deep green color. Avoid crowns with yellow or wilted florets.
  • Cut the broccoli into uniform florets. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Blanch the broccoli. This will help to retain its bright green color and crisp texture.
  • Use a hot wok or skillet. This will help to quickly stir-fry the broccoli and cashews without overcooking them.
  • Stir-fry the broccoli and cashews in batches. This will prevent them from becoming overcrowded and soggy.
  • Add the sauce ingredients to the wok or skillet and stir-fry until the sauce has thickened.
  • Serve the stir-fried broccoli and cashews immediately.

Conclusion:

Stir-fried broccoli with cashews is a quick, easy, and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it can be easily customized to your liking. With these tips, you can make the perfect stir-fried broccoli with cashews every time.

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