Smoked Sausage and Broccoli Stir-Fry
In short: Sliced smoked sausage and broccoli florets stir-fried with garlic, red pepper and a honey, soy and mustard sauce, on the table in 20 minutes. It takes about 20 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 430 kcal
Fully cooked smoked sausage is one of the handiest ingredients for a rushed dinner, because it only needs browning and heating through. Here it is stir-fried with broccoli and red pepper in a sauce of honey, soy sauce and mustard that is both sweet and sharp. Steaming the broccoli briefly in the pan keeps it bright green and tender but still crisp. The whole dish takes about 20 minutes, and it is good over rice or noodles.
Instructions
- Stir the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl until the cornstarch dissolves.
- Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Brown the sausage for 3 to 4 minutes, until crisp at the edges, then move it to a plate.
- Add the remaining oil, the broccoli and the pepper. Stir-fry for 2 minutes, then add the 3 tbsp of water, cover and steam for 2 minutes until the broccoli is bright green.
- Uncover, add the garlic and ginger and stir for 30 seconds until the water has evaporated.
- Return the sausage to the pan, pour in the sauce and cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes until it thickens and coats everything.
- Serve at once over steamed rice or noodles.
Tips
- Cut the broccoli into small, even florets, and peel the stems and slice them into thin coins so nothing goes to waste.
- Use smoked chicken or turkey sausage for a leaner dish. Add 1/2 tsp of chili flakes for heat.
Questions and answers
What kind of smoked sausage should I use?
Any fully cooked smoked sausage works, such as a kielbasa-style pork sausage or smoked chicken sausage. Check the label to be sure it is precooked.
Can I use frozen broccoli?
Yes. Add it frozen to the pan, skip the steaming water and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until hot and tender.
Can I add other vegetables?
Green beans, snap peas, carrots and zucchini all work. Add the denser vegetables first.
How long does it take to make Smoked Sausage and Broccoli Stir-Fry?
About 20 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 10 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Smoked Sausage and Broccoli Stir-Fry?
About 430 kcal per serving, with 16 g of protein, 24 g of carbohydrates and 30 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 430 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 16 g |
| Carbohydrates | 24 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Sodium | 1500 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
