Sometimes you need a veggie side dish that you can whip up in no time, and this broccoli stir fry is just that. Quick, delicious and so easy to make. But firstly, I want to thank you all so much for the sweet comments, google shares and pins on my panettone post.
Secondly, I also want to thank Paula of celiac corner for featuring me and my recipe, chai spiced apple cake for the month of January. Her blog is an informative resource for the celiac and gluten sensitive community, providing the latest medical and research information, tips for living gluten free lifestyle, reviews and much more. I feel lucky to have such good blogger and google friends and readers 🙂 Love you all!
Now onto today’s recipe of kale and broccoli stir fry.
I always make broccoli the way my daughter loves it and this recipe is based on my earlier broccoli stir fry post with few additional ingredients. Both kale and broccoli are nutrient rich vegetables which can be consumed, raw or steamed. You can add it to salads, soups, curry or as a side dish to any entree. The recipe is so simple and easy that I am sure you will love it.
To start off, broccoli and kale are sauteed in desi ghee until crisp tender and the edges are lightly scorched. If you are not a fan of desi ghee (which I am sure you’ll become after trying this), use olive oil or regular butter instead. After broccoli and kale are cooked, add ginger, sun dried tomatoes, lemon juice and pepper flakes to spruce a bit. Finally, add some pine nuts on top, which looks great and adds crunch factor.
Super quick, nutritious and yummy side dish.
Ingredients
- 130 g (3 leaves) kale, stems removed and chopped
- 150 g ( 1 head) broccoli, chopped into bite size florets
- 2 tbsp sun dried tomato (packed in olive oil)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp sliced onion
- 1/2" piece thinly sliced ginger
- 2 tbsp desi ghee/butter/oil
- 1 tbsp pine nuts
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Toast the pine nuts in a pan on medium low heat, stirring frequently about 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Heat ghee in the same pan on medium heat.
- Add sliced onion, saute.
- Add kale and broccoli.Cover for 2-3minutes. Check if it is cooked enough for your liking.
- Stir in ginger, sun dried tomato, salt, pepper flakes and lemon juice. Toss everything well.
- Transfer to a serving dish.
Paula @CeliacCorner
Balvinder, I feel fortunate to have found your blog! Your recipes are wonderful and I look forward to recreating many of them, including the above kale and broccoli stir fry! Thank you again for being CeliacCorner’s featured food blogger for January.
Balvinder
Thank you Paula for the lovely comment! I am so happy you found my blog and sent me the invite. I hope you will try the chai spiced cake and let me know how it turns out. Best wishes to you!
Katerina
I love this side dish Balvinder! Broccoli is my favorite green!
Robyn @ simply fresh dinners
Wow, this looks so delicious, Balvinder. I’m going to share it with all my friends and relatives who are gluten free. Lovely combination of flavours.
Balvinder
Dear Robyn, Thank you for your appreciation. Though I must tell you it is as good for GLUTEN EATING people as it is for gluten free.
Monica
I could make a meal out of this delicious kale and broccoli stir-fry! But don’t think I didn’t notice that amazing rice dish in the background! Yum! I also love adding pine nuts to almost anything. Great dish!
Balvinder
Thanks Monica! I completely agree 😀 …and glad you notice the rice dish, it was just a background tool.
Ansh
This would make a perfect mid afternoon snack in my lunch box. Its full of power foods. Love it.
Balvinder
Yes, they are full of healthy goodness for lunch. Thank you Ansh!
By the way, I tried commenting on your blog post yesterday, but I couldn’t there was some problem in reloading after I hit publish. 🙁 That pau bhaji looks mouth watering though!
Jennifer Eloff
This sounds delish, especially with the pine nuts. I wish they were not so expensive. I like them!
Balvinder
I don’t use them too often, so have no idea if they are expensive.
yummychunklet
What a healthy dish!
Sugar et al
I absolutely love broccoli…not too fond of kale though. But this pairing sounds and looks great. I also love that you mention desi ghee in your recipes…makes the recipe all the more special!
Balvinder
Thanks Sonali, desi ghee has more flavor than butter and makes a good sauteing oil for vegetables.
( Just forget that I added in kale in this)
Nava Krishnan
Love the combo and yes, it’s not only healthy but delicious. I like the add on of the pine nuts on top which we over here seldom do. But of course, there’s always a new discovery which I like to try out.
Balvinder
I love some kind of nuts in salads and stir fry, they kind of provide extra flavor.
Malti Sharma
This looks so good. My family is a huge fan of broccoli in particular, …sauteed in desi ghee this will be a sure hit! I think I ‘m going to make it for dinner tonight. Have a great Sunday and (saw your snowshoeing photo on google+) Have fun 😀
Balvinder
Thank you Malti for appreciation! Let me know how it works out for you 🙂
Angie@Angie's Recipes
A wonderful side dish!
Blackswan
Bal, I like how you’ve added pine nuts into the vegetables dish! Btw, have you received the goodie bag?
Balvinder
Not yet, I checked my mailbox yesterday.
Coffee and Crumpets
Love broccoli and kale! This is the best way to make them, they taste fresh, look fresh and are delicious. The pine nuts is a lovely addition.
Vicki Bensinger
This is such a healthy and nutritious dish, perfect for serving to my family or anyone else for that matter. Great recipe!
Juliana
Such a nice and healthy dish Balvinder, and I love the idea of ginger in it…
Have a great week 😀
anne
I love stir-fried broccoli and usually cook it with just garlic and ginger . Your version with kale and sun-dried tomato takes it to the next level of deliciousness 😀 The pine nuts is a wonderful addition .
Kitchen Belleicious
wow! So healthy and full of flavor. I like the added pine nuts for a hint of crunch!
Amelia
Hi Balvinder, this kale dish look healthy and appetizing. Love the pine nuts. :))
Have a nice week ahead,regards.
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Daniela @ FoodrecipesHQ
Kale and broccoli together? Wow, this is a must try ASAP for me! I’m not sure why I have never thought to mix them together…