5 from 42 votes
Sesame Garlic Broccoli
This Sesame Garlic Broccoli features tender steamed broccoli florets coated with a toasted garlic and sesame seed sauce. The combination of toasted garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, and a touch of red pepper flakes creates a savory and slightly spicy flavor. The broccoli is cooked to a bright green and tender-crisp texture, making it a flavorful vegetable side dish that pairs well with various main courses.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
140 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Fusion, Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 broccoli cut into florets, small heads
- 2 tsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 garlic finely chopped or thin small slices, large cloves
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
- 2 tsp soy sauce , use tamari for glutenfree, coconut aminos for soyfree
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp water
- sesame seeds while and black sesame seeds, for garnish
- red pepper flakes while and black sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt. Add the broccoli and cook for 3 to 5 mins (depends on the size of the florets and amount of florets to water).
- Once the broccoli is bright green, take off heat, drain and wash with cold water.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium low heat. Once the oil is hot, add garlic, reduce heat to low. Mix well and cook until the garlic is golden. 4 to 5 mins. (Slow cooking the garlic will roast it without burning).
- Add sesame seeds and sesame oil and continue to cook until the seeds start to change color.
- Add soy sauce, red pepper flakes and mix well for a few seconds. Add a tbsp of water and mix and take off heat.
- Drizzle over broccoli or add broccoli to the skillet and mix well. Add a dash of salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
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Notes
- Slow cooking garlic in oil creates a deeper roasted flavor without burning.
- After boiling, rinsing the broccoli with cold water stops the cooking process and helps keep its bright green color.
- Adding a tablespoon of water loosens the sauce for better coating of the broccoli.
- Doubling the garlic and sesame oil and adjusting soy sauce amounts makes a richer sauce suitable for combining with tofu for a full meal.
- Thickening the sauce with cornstarch can help it cling better when mixed with tofu and broccoli.
Nutrition Information
Calories
140kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Sodium
258mg
(11%)
Potassium
956mg
(20%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1895IU
(38%)
Vitamin C
271.7mg
(302%)
Calcium
155mg
(16%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 140kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Sodium | 258mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 956mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1895IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 271.7mg | 302% |
| Calcium | 155mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.