Introducing Start Local, a new recipe series from The Land Connection in partnership with the Illinois Farm Bureau! Each recipe is designed with everyday cooks in mind, using ingredients from your local farmers markets, and filling in the rest with ingredients from the grocery store. So grab your shopping bag, meet your local farmers, and discover what’s in season across Illinois with Start Local!
Summer Broccoli with Garlic Stir-Fry
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Sharp knife
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- Fry pan with a lid
- spatula
- Stovetop
Ingredients
Farmers Market Ingredients
- 3 cups broccoli
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Pantry Staples
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- ¼ cup water
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gently wash produce under cool running water, pat dry, and prepare as directed.
- Cut the broccoli into bite-size pieces, including the tender parts of the stem.
- Heat the oil in a fry pan over medium heat.
- Add the broccoli and garlic. Sauté until the broccoli begins to brown.
- Add ¼ cup water, cover the pan, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Remove the lid, stir, and cook for 3–4 minutes longer.
- Stir often until the broccoli is soft and the water has cooked away. Season to taste.
Notes
Shredded carrots, or any other favorite vegetable, make a great addition to this recipe.
The key to a good stir-fry is cutting the vegetables into similar-size pieces and adding them to the pan in order of how long they take to cook. Add hard vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots first. Add softer vegetables like zucchini, green beans, and mushrooms next. Finish with leafy greens like spinach or bok choy.
Substitutions
- Broccoli: One vegetable or a combination of vegetables, added to the pan in order of hardness.
The Start Local recipe series is generously supported by Illinois Farm Bureau.
