Stir-Fried Broccoli
CACFP: 1/4 cup = 1/2 fruit/vegetable


 
Ingredients 6 servings 20 servings
Broccoli, fresh 3/4 pound 2 pounds 1 ounce
Oil 1 Tablespoon 1/4 cup
Garlic Cloves 1 2
Ground Ginger 1/4 teaspoon 3/4 teaspoon
Chicken Broth 1/4 cup 3/4 cup
Soy Sauce 2 Tablespoons 1/4 cup
Sesame Seeds (optional)    

 
  • 1. Cut fresh broccoli into bite-sized pieces, including the inner stems.  Also, broccoli leaves are rich in iron and may be used in moderation.
  • 2. Heat oil in large iron skillet over medium high heat.
  • 3. Add garlic cloves and ginger and saute until brown. Remove cloves from oil with slotted spoon.
  • 4. Put broccoli in skillet.
  • 5. Cook, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes.  Halfway through cooking time, add chicken broth.
  • 6. Add soy sauce. Stir-fry for 5 minutes longer.
  • 7. Remove broccoli from pan with slotted spoon and place on serving dish. Reuse skillet to stir-fry remaining broccoli. 
  • 8. Repeat steps 2-7 with remaining batches of broccoli.
  • 9. Keep warm in 200 degree oven until ready to serve.
  • 10. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
  • Note: This recipe may seem a bit complicated for broccoli, but ginger and soy sauce give it a different flavor that children seem to like.