Name: Walnut Broccoli Stir-Fry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. canola oil, divided -; 1 c. walnuts -; 1 tbsp. sesame seeds -; 1 tbsp. granulated sugar -; Kosher salt -; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped into 1" pieces -; 4 cloves garlic, chopped -; 2" piece ginger, minced -; 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced on the bias -; 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets -; 2 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce -; 1 red bell pepper, chopped into 1" pieces -; 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth or water -; 2 tsp. cornstarch -; 1 tbsp. Sriracha -; 1 tbsp. oyster sauce -; 1/2 tsp. ground white pepper -; 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika -; 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper -; 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil -; juice of 1/2 lime -; Pinch MSG (optional) -; Scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish (optional) -; Cooked rice, for serving -

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20 min.

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Ingredients for - Walnut Broccoli Stir-Fry

1. 2 tbsp. canola oil, divided -

2. 1 c. walnuts -

3. 1 tbsp. sesame seeds -

4. 1 tbsp. granulated sugar -

5. Kosher salt -

6. 1 medium yellow onion, chopped into 1" pieces -

7. 4 cloves garlic, chopped -

8. 2" piece ginger, minced -

9. 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced on the bias -

10. 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets -

11. 2 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce -

12. 1 red bell pepper, chopped into 1" pieces -

13. 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth or water -

14. 2 tsp. cornstarch -

15. 1 tbsp. Sriracha -

16. 1 tbsp. oyster sauce -

17. 1/2 tsp. ground white pepper -

18. 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika -

19. 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper -

20. 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil -

21. juice of 1/2 lime -

22. Pinch MSG (optional) -

23. Scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish (optional) -

24. Cooked rice, for serving -

How to cook deliciously - Walnut Broccoli Stir-Fry

1. Stage

In a large skillet over medium-low heat, heat 2 teaspoons oil. Add walnuts, sesame, sugar, and a pinch salt, and stir until sugar is just beginning to caramelize, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

2. Stage

Return skillet to medium heat and heat remaining oil. Add onion, garlic, ginger, carrots, broccoli, and soy sauce, and cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is bright green, 5 minutes. Add red bell pepper and stir until slightly softened, 3 minutes.

3. Stage

In a medium bowl, whisk together broth, cornstarch, sriracha, oyster sauce, white pepper, paprika, black pepper, and sesame oil. Add cornstarch slurry to skillet and cook until sauce is thickened, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in lime juice and MSG if using, then fold in caramelized walnuts.

4. Stage

Garnish with scallions, if desired, before serving with rice.