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Sesame steamed broccoli

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Total time: 8 min • Prep: 2 min • Cook: 6 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy

Kick up your broccoli game with this Asian-inspired recipe. Ready in only 8 minutes, this broccoli recipe has only six ingredients. It is a great way to introduce a new flavor to kids or picky eaters. Serve as a side dish to any simple protein or fried rice for a quick meal. Keep it vegan with some soba noodles and additional vegetables such as carrots, bell pepper and snow peas. Use the same base recipe for other steamed vegetables or use it to flavor steamed shrimp.

Ingredients

Broccoli

4½ cup(s), chopped

Dark sesame oil

1½ tsp

Less sodium soy sauce

2 Tbsp

Table salt

⅛ tsp

Black pepper

¼ tsp, freshly ground

Sesame seeds

2 tsp, toasted

Instructions

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Steam broccoli, covered, 6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Combine oil and remaining 4 ingredients. Pour oil mixture over broccoli; toss. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup).

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