Easy Watercress and Garlic Stir Fry Recipe

This Easy Watercress and Garlic Stir Fry is one of my go-to vegetables for busy weeknight dinners when I have around 15 minutes to cook a hot vegetable side. With its fresh, bright, and slightly peppery taste (slightly more bite than bok choy) it lightens up a meat-heavy meal. Best of all, it’s only around 34 calories per serving!

The Secret to Tender and Tasty Watercress

Cutting the watercress into bite-sized pieces negates the need for lots of oil and high heat. Additionally, adding 1/4 tsp of granulated chicken flavor soup base mix per lb of watercress makes the vegetable a lot more palatable to those unfamiliar with the taste of watercress.

Easy Watercress and Garlic Stir Fry Step-By-Step Pictures

Storage & Reheating

Fridge: Extra watercress stir fry can be stored in an air-tight container for about 3 days with minimal loss of taste and flavor.

Freezer: Not recommended.

Reheating: 1-minute in the microwave.

What to Serve with Easy Watercress and Garlic Stir Fry

My personal favorite is to serve it as a vegetable side with pork dishes like braised pork ribs.

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Easy Watercress and Garlic Stir Fry

prep:

12 mins

cook:

5 mins

total:

17 mins

servings:

4

(tap to scale)

calories:

34

(per serving)

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A quick and tasty vegetable side dish that's ready in under 20 minutes!

Equipment

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  1 Cutting Board
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  1 chef's knife
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  1 Colander set
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  1 nonstick pan 14" preferred
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  1 silicone spatula

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1 lb watercress
• ▢ 3 cloves garlic (about 1 tbsp)
• ▢ 2 tsp oil (use your favorite)
• ▢ 1/4 tsp salt
• ▢ 1/4 tsp sugar
• ▢ 1/4 tsp Totole Granulated Chicken Flavor Soup Base Mix

Instructions

• Prep garlic. Dice into small cubes.
• Prep watercress. Chop into two-inch segments.
• Rinse watercress in cold water. About two to three times or until there is no sand. Drain excess water.
• In the nonstick pan over medium-high heat, add garlic and oil. Stir fry garlic for 1 minute.
• Add in the watercress and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly to ensure even cooking.
• Add in the salt, sugar, and Totole Granulated Chicken Flavor Soup Base Mix. Stir to ensure the seasoning is distributed evenly. Taste test. Adjust to personal preferences.

Nutrition (Per Serving)

calories: 34kcal

carbohydrates: 2g

protein: 3g

fat: 2g

saturated fat: 1g

sodium: 282mg

potassium: 383mg

fiber: 1g

sugar: 1g

vitamin A: 3619IU

vitamin C: 49mg

calcium: 140mg

iron: 1mg

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Chinese

Keywords: Vegetables