5 from 39 votes
Asian Broccolini With Sesame and Ginger
This Asian Broccolini recipe sautés tender broccolini stems with butter, soy sauce, fresh grated ginger, toasted sesame seeds, and a touch of sesame oil and red pepper flakes. The broccolini is steamed briefly before being tossed in a flavorful sauce that enhances its natural crispness and slight bitterness. The subtle heat from the pepper flakes and the nuttiness of the sesame seeds give the dish character without overpowering the greens. It makes an easy side that pairs well with rice or protein dishes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
110 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 pound broccolini , ends trimmed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds toasted
- pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Bring ¼ inch water to a boil in a large skillet. Add the broccolini, cover with a lid, and cook for 8-10 minutes. Drain any remaining water then add the butter, soy sauce, grated ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes to the pan and toss with the broccolini. Cover and cook for 2 minutes. Toss with the sesame seeds and season with kosher salt if needed.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
110kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
586mg
(24%)
Potassium
29mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2176IU
(44%)
Vitamin C
104mg
(116%)
Calcium
86mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 110kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 586mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 29mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2176IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 104mg | 116% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.