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Sesame Orange Broccoli
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Sesame Orange Broccoli is a vibrant, flavorful side dish that marries the crisp freshness of broccoli with the sweetness of oranges and the nuttiness of sesame seeds.
Prep Time:
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time:
10
minutes
mins
Total Time:
15
minutes
mins
Yield:
4
servings
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Asian, Chinese
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.
Notes
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
- WW Points:
1