Spiralized broccoli stems transform into tender noodles in this lo mein-inspired vegetarian recipe. Serve on top of brown rice or buckwheat soba noodles.
Nutrition per serving may change if servings are adjusted.
2½ pounds large broccoli heads with stems at least 1 inch thick (4-5 heads)
1 medium red onion
½ cup water, divided
2 tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari
1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce
4 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, divided
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 small red chiles, sliced (seeded if desired)
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons chopped roasted unsalted peanuts
Preparation
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Remove florets from broccoli stems. Cut the florets into 1-inch pieces and set aside. Trim the stem ends. Using a vegetable spiralizer with the thin-noodle blade, spiralize as much of each stem as possible. Chop any remaining stem into ½-inch pieces. Switch to the thick-noodle blade and spiralize onion.
Whisk ¼ cup water, rice wine (or sherry), tamari, chile-garlic sauce, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, cornstarch and brown sugar in a small bowl. Set by the stove.
Heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a large flat-bottom carbon-steel wok over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli noodles, stem pieces and onion; cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and toss with the remaining 2 teaspoons sesame oil and salt.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon peanut oil, chiles and ginger to the pan. Cook, stirring constantly, for 15 seconds. Add the reserved florets and cook, stirring, until starting to brown, about 1 minute. Add the remaining ¼ cup water, cover and cook until the florets are tender, about 3 minutes more. Uncover and add the reserved sauce. Cook, stirring, until the sauce is thick, about 1 minute.
Arrange the noodle mixture on a platter with the florets on top. Serve sprinkled with peanuts.
Per serving:
252 calories;14 g fat(2 g sat); 9 g fiber; 24 g carbohydrates; 11 g protein; 215 mcg folate; 0 mg cholesterol; 9 g sugars; 2 g added sugars; 5,109 IU vitamin A; 299 mg vitamin C; 150 mg calcium; 3 mg iron; 590 mg sodium; 1,066 mg potassium
Nutrition Bonus:
Vitamin C (498% daily value), Vitamin A (102% dv), Folate (54% dv)