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Broccoli with Asian-Style Garlic Sauce
Broccoli with Asian-Style Garlic Sauce features tender-crisp broccoli florets cooked in sesame oil and coated with a savory sauce made from garlic, vegetable broth, tamari, and cornstarch. The sauce thickens on the broccoli, imparting a garlicky, umami flavor, enhanced optionally by sesame seeds and red pepper flakes for texture and mild heat.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
side servings
Calories:
117 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Asian, Vegan, gluten-free
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli 1 large bunch, florets
- 2 Tbsp. sesame oil oil-free option below, toasted
- sesame seeds optional topping
- red pepper flakes optional topping
For the garlic sauce:
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 2 Tbsp. tamari (or soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp. cornstarch (or arrowroot or thickener of choice)
Instructions
- Cut broccoli into bite-sized florets and set aside.
- Make the garlic sauce: mince garlic. Then in a small bowl, combine all sauce ingredients. Whisk to combine.
- In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add sesame oil* and heat for a minute.
- Carefully add broccoli florets. Cook for about 4 minutes, stirring often to prevent burning.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Then add garlic sauce. Stir well to coat broccoli.
- Cook for about 3 minutes, or until broccoli is desired tenderness. (The sauce will thicken and absorb into the broccoli.)
Cup of Yum
Notes
- For an oil-free option, skip sesame oil and stir-fry broccoli using 3 tablespoons vegetable broth or water, adding more as needed.
- Using tamari instead of soy sauce makes the dish gluten-free.
- Optional toppings such as sesame seeds and red pepper flakes can add texture and mild heat.
Nutrition Information
Calories
117kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Potassium
316mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
630IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
82mg
(91%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 side servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 117kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 630IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 82mg | 91% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.