The Seasoned Franciscan - Cooking Joyfully

Broccoli Stem Stir-Fry

By I.G. Bauer (Food Scraps) on Monday, August 1st 2022

Broccoli Stem Stir-Fry

Ingredients:
2 cups carrots, sliced into rounds or in ribbons
2 cups peeled broccoli stems, sliced
1/2 cup scallions, sliced
1/4 cup broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon maple syrup
Salt to taste

Directions:

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the broth and heat it briefly.
  2. Add the carrots and a few drops of soy sauce. Cook and stir for a minute or two.
  3. Add the broccoli stems. Cook and stir for another minute or two.
  4. Add the remaining soy sauce, scallions, maple syrup, and lemon juice. Cook and stir for a minute. Cover and cook for a few more minutes. Continue cooking to your desired tenderness. Depending on how long you cook this, you may need to add a splash of water or more soy sauce to prevent the vegetables from sticking to the pan. If needed, adjust seasoning to taste by adding a little more seasoning.

Notes:
Don't have scallions on hand? Substitute a small onion (or half of a large one) and slice it thinly so that it cooks faster.

Story:
This morning in the FSPA garden, someone was dared to eat a piece of broccoli straight off of the plant (I know, I'd do this without a dare in a heartbeat too!). Of course he ate it, but just as he was about to toss the stem we onlookers stopped him. The stem of the broccoli is the sweetest part! "That's just a matter of opinion," he said, rolling his eyes, but he took a bite anyway. Those same eyes widened as he realized we were right! I was planning on waiting to share this recipe, but this seemed like a sign that this is the right time for it. This recipe was adapted from the website Natural Kitchen, and the picture also came from that website.

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