Sesame Broccoli Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
🥢 Servings: 6
🍽️ Yield: N/A
🔥 Cook Time: 5 minutes
🔪 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🥦 Category: Vegetable
🔍 Keywords: < 30 Mins
🌟 Rating: 4 (15 reviews)
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this quick and easy Sesame Broccoli recipe. Perfectly steamed broccoli florets coated in a savory sesame sauce, garnished with toasted sesame seeds. Ideal for busy weeknights or as a vibrant side dish for any meal!
Ingredients:
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 29.4
- Fat: 0.7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 191mg
- Carbohydrates: 4.9g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Sugar: 1.7g
- Protein: 1.9g
Instructions:
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Prepare Vegetables:
- Arrange broccoli florets in a steamer basket over boiling water.
- Add red pepper if desired.
- Cover and steam for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Transfer the steamed vegetables to a medium bowl.
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Toast Sesame Seeds:
- While the vegetables are cooking, heat a small, heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add sesame seeds to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute or until lightly toasted.
- Remove the toasted sesame seeds from the skillet and set aside for later use.
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Prepare Sauce:
- In a small bowl, combine low sodium soy sauce, water, sugar, ground ginger, and dry mustard.
- Stir well to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Microwave the sauce at high for 45 seconds or until it becomes bubbly.
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Combine and Serve:
- Pour the prepared sauce over the steamed vegetables in the bowl.
- Sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds.
- Gently toss the vegetables to coat them evenly with the sauce and sesame seeds.
- Serve hot as a delicious and nutritious side dish.
Enjoy the burst of flavors and textures in every bite of this Sesame Broccoli recipe. Whether you’re cooking for a quick family dinner or entertaining guests, this dish is sure to impress with its simplicity and taste!
