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Sesame Broccoli Stir Fry

Broccoli is stirfried until tender crisp and tossed in a simple flavorful sauce.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 99 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Asian , American

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch broccoli about 1 pound
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • toasted sesame seeds for garnish, optional
Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

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  1. Cut broccoli into florets. Peel the tough outer layer from the broccoli stem and cut broccoli into 1" pieces.
  2. Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  3. Heat the oil in a pan over medium high heat and add broccoli. Cook 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons water or broth to the pan and cook an additional 2 minutes or until water evaporates.
  4. Stir in garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add sauce mixture and cook an additional 2 minutes more or until heated through. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

Notes

  • Broccoli has the best flavor when it's bright green and still slightly crisp. Be sure not to overcook it.
  • Sesame seeds are best when toasted. To toast the seeds, place them in a dry non-stick pan over medium heat. Stir or shake the seeds until they become browned and fragrant.
  • We love chili flakes for a bit of heat. If you'd prefer, you can skip the flakes or add a bit of sriracha or sambal in place. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 99 (5%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 304mg (13%) Potassium 504mg (14%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 984IU (20%) Vitamin C 136mg (151%) Calcium 77mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 99

% Daily Value*

Calories 99 5%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 304mg 13%
Potassium 504mg 11%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 984IU 20%
Vitamin C 136mg 151%
Calcium 77mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.