Sesame Ginger Broccoli
Ingredients
Yield: 4 servings
1 pound broccoli, cut into florets
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
¼ cup diced onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon soy sauce, low sodium
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, black or white
Nutrition information
Serving size: ½ cup
Calories: 70
Total Fat: 3 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 170 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 8 g
Dietary Fiber: 3 g
Sugars: 1 g
Protein: 4 g
Source: Health meets Food
Instructions
1. In a large pot, boil 3 quarts of water. Blanch broccoli by boiling until just tender about 1 to 2 minutes. Shock by placing in a bowl filled with ice water. Set aside.
2. In a medium sauté pan, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes. Avoid browning.
3. Add broccoli, garlic, ginger, soy sauce and pepper flakes and cook, stirring frequently, for another minute.
4. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.