Easy Sesame Broccoli
Broccoli takes on Asian flavors with soy sauce, sesame oil, seeds, and a bit of sugar. This is an easy alternative to plain steamed broccoli.
Ingredients
- 1 pound broccoli, 2 bunches or 2 to 3 crowns
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 to 4 tsp granulated sugar, to taste
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Trim and wash the broccoli; drain.1 pound broccoli
- Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the broccoli to the pan. Cover the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook until just tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain and transfer the broccoli to a bowl.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame seeds. Heat until simmering and sugar dissolves. Pour the sauce over the hot broccoli, tossing gently to coat thoroughly.1 tbsp toasted sesame oil | 1 tbsp rice vinegar | 1 tbsp soy sauce | 3 to 4 tsp granulated sugar | 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 289mgPotassium: 377mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 707IUVitamin C: 101mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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