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Looking for something different to do with broccoli, then this easy side dish is for you. Perfect side with salmon, cod, chicken or steak. You could even make this a meal by sauteed this with strips of beef or chicken before making the broccoli!
Sesame Orange Broccoli
Yield: 4 servings
Serving Size: 3 /4 cup
Ingredients
- kosher salt
- 12 oz broccoli, cut into florets
- 1/2 tablespoon corn starch
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 scallion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
- Add broccoli and boil for 1 minutes.
- Drain and immediately place broccoli in a large bowl of ice water to stop it from cooking.
- In a small bowl add orange juice, soy sauce, orange zest and cornstarch, whisking until cornstarch is dissolved.
- Heat a non-stick wok or large deep skillet over high heat.
- Add sesame oil, scallions, garlic and ginger and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add the sauce and broccoli and sauté 1 to 2 minutes, until the broccoli is crisp tender. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Serve immediately.
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Makes 3 cups.
Nutrition
Serving: 3 /4 cup, Calories: 52 kcal, Carbohydrates: 10 g, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 295 mg, Fiber: 2.5 g, Sugar: 3 g
