Spicy Sesame Broccoli Delight 🌶️🥦

Name: Broccoli With Sesame Seeds
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Description: Tired of serving broccoli the same old way? Try something new and a little spicy! This recipe comes from Bon Appetit.
Category: Vegetable
Keywords: Low Cholesterol, < 30 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
Servings: 4
Calories: 117 per serving
Rating: 4.5 stars

Toast Sesame Seeds: Start by toasting sesame seeds in a heavy small skillet over medium heat until they turn golden, which should take about 5 minutes. Make sure to keep an eye on them to prevent burning. Once golden, set aside 1 tablespoon of the toasted sesame seeds for later use.
Prepare Spice Mixture: Take the remaining sesame seeds and place them in a spice grinder. To this, add kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper. Grind the mixture coarsely until you achieve the desired consistency. Set this sesame-red pepper mixture aside for later use.
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Steam Broccoli: While the seeds are toasting, steam the broccoli until it reaches a crisp-tender texture, which typically takes about 7 minutes. Once done, transfer the steamed broccoli to a large bowl.
Combine Ingredients: To the bowl of steamed broccoli, add olive oil, the 1 tablespoon of reserved sesame seeds, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper, and 2 teaspoons of the sesame-red pepper mixture that you prepared earlier. Toss all the ingredients together to ensure they are well combined and evenly coated.
Serve: Plate the broccoli with sesame seeds mixture, and if desired, pass around the remaining sesame-red pepper mixture separately for those who want an extra kick of flavor.

Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to your desired level of spiciness.
Make sure not to over-toast the sesame seeds, as they can become bitter if burned.
This recipe pairs well with grilled chicken or tofu for a complete meal.
For added flavor, consider drizzling a little bit of soy sauce or balsamic glaze over the finished dish before serving.