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    Easy Green Bean Broccoli Stir Fry

    Published: Feb 5, 2018 · Modified: Aug 28, 2020 by Jenn Sebestyen

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    An easy vegetable side dish for any night of the week. Just a few ingredients are needed for this Green Bean Broccoli Stir Fry, but it brings lots of flavor and nutrients. Serve it as a side or over pasta or rice.

    White plate with green bean broccoli stir fry with two slices of tempeh, a lemon wedge, and a fork resting on the side.

    Vegetables sometimes get a bad rap as far as taste and texture goes. If you are one of those people who grew up on mushy flavorless veggies, I don’t blame you. But I’m here to tell you that’s not the way it has to be and it’s definitely not the way it should be!

    This Green Bean Broccoli Stir Fry has crispy, yet tender, veggies and lots of flavor. It’s a versatile dish that your whole family is going to love!

    Two wooden handled serving spoons in either side of a skillet with green bean broccoli stir fry. Gray and white striped dish towel, lemon wedges, and garlic slices nearby.

    My kids’ favorite vegetables are broccoli and greens beans. Usually I make one or the other…simply steamed or roasted. They’re both delicious on their own. And I have one daughter who gets super picky when I start mixing things together. But, lately, I’ve been throwing caution to the wind and doing it anyway.

    As luck would have it, the kids all love this combination! It’s still simple enough for their tiny tastebuds, but flavorful enough not to be boring for me and the hubs.

    Close up overhead view of green bean broccoli stir fry in a skillet with a wooden handled serving spoon.

    The great thing about a stir fry is that you can sneak in extra veggies. Even those super picky eaters who try to pick out just the one thing they like will inadvertently end up getting some of the other goodies in at least a few bites.

    The particular combo in this green bean broccoli stir fry is loaded with vitamin K, vitamin C, fiber, folate, B vitamins, calcium, iron, vitamin A, vitamin E, potassium, selenium, zinc, and even protein and healthy fats! It really has it all!

    Close up of broccoli and green beans

    This easy broccoli stir fry is incredibly versatile. Pair with baked tofu, pan fried tempeh (as I did in these pics), or serve it over rice or noodles….or some combination of all those options. You could even add in some extra veggies if you wish.

    I even paired some leftovers with crumbled tempeh (also leftover) and a drizzle of barbecue sauce. I realize that sounds odd considering the flavors of this stir fry lend themselves to Asian cuisine, but the flavors are mild enough that it worked! This dish goes with everything!

    Broccoli and green beans next to tempeh on a white plate. Skillet of green bean broccoli stir fry behind. Glass of water to the side.

    More easy vegan side dishes

    • Easy Garlic Green Beans
    • Oven Roasted Rainbow Carrots
    • Kale Apple Slaw
    • Arugula Salad with Roasted Potatoes
    • Raw Corn Radish Salad

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    Two wooden handled serving spoons in either side of a skillet with green bean broccoli stir fry. Gray and white striped dish towel, lemon wedges, and garlic slices nearby.

    Green Bean Broccoli Stir Fry

    This Green Bean Broccoli Stir Fry has crispy, yet tender, veggies and lots of flavor. It’s a versatile dish that your whole family is going to love!
    4.89 from 17 votes
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    Course: Sides
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 98kcal
    Author: Jenn Sebestyen

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil or ¼ cup veggie broth or water for an oil free option
    • ¼ red onion sliced
    • 1 average head broccoli chopped into small, bite-size pieces
    • 1 pound green beans trimmed and halved (or cut into thirds or quarters if they are really long)
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
    • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos or tamari
    • juice from ½ lime
    • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

    Instructions

    • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté 3 to 4 minutes to soften.
    • Add the green beans and broccoli. Stir. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook 7 to 8 minutes, until crisp-tender. If you like your veggies on the softer side, add 2 tablespoons of water, cover, and cook another 2 to 3 minutes, or until they are done to your liking.
    • Add the garlic, ginger, and coconut aminos. Sauté another 2 minutes, uncovered.
    • Add the lime juice and sesame seeds just before serving. 

    Notes

    ~Serve paired with baked tofu or pan fried tempeh or over noodles or rice.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 950IU | Vitamin C: 48.7mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1.8mg

    Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.

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    1. Geoffrey Leng says

      July 21, 2023 at 5:43 pm

      Maybe I did something wrong but this was well undercooked for me. Maybe we should have cut the vegetables into smaller pieces or cooked them on a higher heat but they were hard – not just al dente. Would have been better steamed or microwaved. The ingredients with seasoning were tasty enough.
      Geoff3 stars

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      • Jenn Sebestyen says

        July 23, 2023 at 9:03 am

        They are supposed to be crisp tender, but not raw. My best guess is that the cuts were too large. The broccoli should be small bite size pieces. I’ll make the instructions more clear. However, if you like your veggies on the softer side, you could always add a few tablespoons of water before covering the skillet and cooking. This will create more steam and should soften them easier. Glad you enjoyed the flavor!

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    2. Russell Beck says

      February 06, 2023 at 10:37 pm

      Made this for lunch today after a trip to the local market yesterday. Have to brag that it’s not only nutritious but very tasty as well. My additions. I used a whole medium red onion, scallions, firm tofu along with an Aji Sivri Chili Pepper (always strip the seeds and wash your hands well afterwards). I added seasonings of smoked hot paprika, stir fry sauce, oyster sauce, tablespoon of apple vinegar, tablespoon of honey, basil seeds along with all the ingredients listed except coconut aminos and sesame seeds both of which I didn’t have on hand. I stuck first the broccoli and then the green beans in my little rice cooker to cook till tender while I cut up the rest of the ingredients.5 stars

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      • Jenn Sebestyen says

        February 07, 2023 at 7:00 pm

        I’m not sure you made my recipe, but I’m glad you loved it!

        Reply
    3. Marina Vytovtova says

      November 16, 2018 at 9:20 pm

      This was excellent. I added toasted cashews and a bell pepper (two minutes at the end, with ginger and garlic. I also added more garlic. I must say I LOVED how it turned out and you don’t need to pre-cook green beans!5 stars

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      • Jenn S. says

        November 18, 2018 at 8:02 pm

        Thank you, Marina! So happy you loved it. Bell peppers sounds like an excellent addition!

        Reply
    4. shachar watemberg says

      October 04, 2018 at 2:37 pm

      Great simple and healthy recipe! Thanks, I loved it!5 stars

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        October 04, 2018 at 4:26 pm

        Wonderful! Thank you!

        Reply
    5. Emily says

      February 07, 2018 at 5:14 pm

      What a healthy and delicious side dish. I would totally love this!5 stars

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        February 07, 2018 at 7:51 pm

        Thanks, Emily!

        Reply
    6. Dana Sandonato says

      February 07, 2018 at 4:32 pm

      Broccoli and green beans hands down my two favorite veggies, so this has my name ALL over it. Especially with the garlicky, salty goodness <35 stars

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        February 07, 2018 at 5:05 pm

        Perfect! You’d fit right in over here! 🙂 Thanks, Dana!

        Reply
    7. Veena Azmanov says

      February 07, 2018 at 4:29 pm

      I love how bright and vibrant that green is. Love such refreshing dishes that really make you wanna enjoy your veggies. My kids would love these.5 stars

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        February 07, 2018 at 5:04 pm

        Always trying to find new ways to love our veggies! Thanks, Veena!

        Reply
    8. Diana says

      February 07, 2018 at 3:52 pm

      I love broccoli and I love such easy stir-fry meals! Makes a perfect mid-week meal.

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        February 07, 2018 at 5:04 pm

        I agree. Thanks, Diana!

        Reply
    9. Teri Stephens says

      February 07, 2018 at 2:37 pm

      Great easy recipe with yummy flavors. Love how fresh and green it looks. My family loves broccoli and green beans, so this is a great side dish to combine the two.5 stars

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        February 07, 2018 at 3:36 pm

        I hope you guys like it, Teri. They’re my kids’ fave veggies too.

        Reply

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