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Sesame Garlic Broccoli

This Sesame Garlic Broccoli needs just 6 ingredients. It is vibrant with blanched broccoli and delicious with a simple dressing of garlic roasted with sesame oil. A perfect side. Vegan glutenfree nutfree recipe. Soyfree option

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 140 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Fusion , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 2 small heads of broccoli , cut into florets
  • 2 tsp oil
  • 2 large cloves of garlic , finely chopped or thin small slices
  • 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 and red pepper flakes for garnish , while and black sesame seeds

Instructions

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  1. 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).
  2. Once the broccoli is bright green, take off heat, drain and wash with cold water.
  3. 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).
  4. Add sesame seeds and sesame oil and continue to cook until the seeds start to change color.
  5. Add soy sauce, red pepper flakes and mix well for a few seconds. Add a tbsp of water and mix and take off heat.
  6. Drizzle over broccoli or add broccoli to the skillet and mix well. Add a dash of salt and pepper to taste. Serve.

Notes

  • To make this a meal: Crisp 14 oz pressed tofu on a skillet until golden. For the sauce, Double the garlic, use 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp water and cook. Add crisped tofu and broccoli to the garlic sauce (step 6) and toss well. Cover and let sit for 2 minutes. 
  • For thicker sauce, add 2 tsp cornstarch to the 2 tbsp water and then add to the sauce mixture at step 5. Cook to thicken, then mix tofu or broccoli in.
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  • Nutrition is for 1 serve

Nutrition Information

Calories 140kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 5g (8%) Sodium 258mg (11%) Potassium 956mg (27%) 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: 4Serving

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.