Spicy Sesame Broccoli
Broccoli is given a spark of heat in this speedy preparation. This is a good way to complement Asian-style rice, noodle, or tofu dishes.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4
Ingredients
2 large or 3 medium broccoli crowns
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
2 tablespoons white wine or water
1 tablespoon natural granulated sugar
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Dried red pepper flakes
Preparation
Step 1
Cut the broccoli crowns into bite-size florets.
Step 2
Gently heat the soy sauce, oil, and wine in a medium skillet. Stir in the sugar. Add the broccoli and stir quickly to coat. Turn the heat to medium high and cover.
Step 3
Steam until the broccoli is bright green and just tender-crisp, about 3 minutes. Uncover and stir-fry until any liquid remaining in the skillet is reduced. Stir in the sesame seeds, season with red pepper flakes to taste, and serve.
nutrition information
Step 4
Calories: 90
Step 5
Total Fat: 4.5g
Step 6
Protein: 4g
Step 7
Carbohydrates: 10g
Step 8
Fiber: 3.5g
Step 9
Sodium: 165mg
Reprinted with permission from Vegan Express: Featuring 160 Recipes for Quick, Delicious, and Healthy Meals by Nava Atlas. Copyright © 2008 by Nava Atlas. Excerpted by permission of Broadway, a division of Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
Nava Atlas is the author of nine cookbooks, including The Vegetarian Family Cookbook, The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet, and Vegetarian Soups for All Seasons. She lives in the Hudson Valley region of New York with her husband and two teenage sons (all vegans).
