If you’re searching for a quick, nutritious, and flavor-packed side dish, this Garlic Mushroom & Broccoli Stir-Fry with Carrots is a perfect choice. It’s vibrant, delicious, and ready in under 20 minutes—making it an ideal option for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or pairing with rice, noodles, or grilled proteins.
This stir-fry combines tender mushrooms, crisp broccoli florets, and sweet carrots all tossed in a rich garlic-soy glaze. It’s naturally vegetarian, can easily be made vegan, and fits into low-carb, clean-eating, and high-nutrition meal plans.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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Ready in under 20 minutes
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Loaded with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants
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Made with simple pantry-friendly ingredients
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Perfect as a side dish or main meal
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Can be customized with tofu, chicken, or beef
🥦 Ingredients
Vegetables
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2 cups broccoli florets
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2 cups whole or halved mushrooms (button, cremini, or mixed)
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1 large carrot, sliced into rounds
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1 small onion (optional), sliced
Stir-Fry Sauce
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3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
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1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional but recommended)
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar
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3–4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon grated ginger (optional)
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1 tablespoon cornstarch + 3 tbsp water (slurry, optional for thicker sauce)
For Cooking
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2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
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Black pepper to taste
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Sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
🍳 Instructions
1. Prep Your Vegetables
Cut the broccoli into bite-size florets, slice the mushrooms, and cut the carrots into thin rounds. This helps them cook quickly and evenly.
2. Blanch the Broccoli (Optional but Recommended)
Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add broccoli and cook for 1–2 minutes, then transfer to ice water.
This step keeps the broccoli bright green and crisp-tender.
3. Make the Stir-Fry Sauce
In a bowl, combine:
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Soy sauce
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Oyster sauce
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Sesame oil
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Honey
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Garlic
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