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This Sesame Garlic Broccoli needs just 6 ingredients. It is vibrant with blanched broccoli and delicious with a simple dressing of garlic roasted with sesame oil. A perfect side. Vegan glutenfree nutfree recipe.Ā Jump to Recipe
If you like broccoli, you will LOVE this simple 6 ingredient garlicky broccoli. Broccoli is blanched then mixed with slowly roasted garlic + sesame oil dressing. The key to amazing flavor is just the right golden brown garlic. Cook it over low heat so it doesnāt burn. Add some crisped tofu and more soy sauce to make a meal!
Broccoli is one of those vegetables that divides the house. There are some that absolutely adore it in any shape and form, and some (read me) that need it generally chopped up in some format with loads of flavor. I used to not like broccoli, then I made dishes like broccoli fritters and broccoli veggie balls and slowly appreciated the vegetable. š Chop the broccoli smaller or larger for this recipe. The Garlic sesame flavor works amazingly well here.
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Sesame Garlic Broccoli
IngredientsĀ Ā
- 2 small heads of broccoli, , cut into florets
- 2 tsp oil
- 2 large cloves of garlic, , finely chopped or thin small slices
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
- 2 tsp soy sauce, , use tamari for glutenfree, coconut aminos for soyfree
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp water
- sesame seeds and red pepper flakes for garnish, , while and black sesame seeds
InstructionsĀ
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt. Add the broccoli and cook for 3 to 5 mins (depends on the size of the florets and amount of florets to water).
- Once the broccoli is bright green, take off heat, drain and wash with cold water.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium low heat. Once the oil is hot, add garlic, reduce heat to low. Mix well and cook until the garlic is golden. 4 to 5 mins. (Slow cooking the garlic will roast it without burning).
- Add sesame seeds and sesame oil and continue to cook until the seeds start to change color.
- Add soy sauce, red pepper flakes and mix well for a few seconds. Add a tbsp of water and mix and take off heat.
- Drizzle over broccoli or add broccoli to the skillet and mix well. Add a dash of salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Love it! Simple and tasty.
thank you!
This looks delish! I would like to make it oil free any suggestions?
omit the oils
I love this! Iāve never made this with broccoli, I usually make it with cabbage. Itās one of my favorites!
So happy to hear you enjoy. š
Delicious!! Great idea to pair with tofu. Will definitely make again.
thanks for popping in ā”
My whole family loved this broccoli side dish. My 15yo made it all by herself to go with some Asian noodles she was making. Delicious and Easy!
thatās awesome ā never too young to start enjoying tasty recipes
Iāve always had a love and hate relationship with Broccoli. I hate Broccoli, but my body loves it. I am still not sure if I like them or not. I tried your recipe and it was actually quite good. Keep up the great work Richa š
Nice recipe..
But my husband is having diabetes.. can i add soy sauce ?.. or serve him without bsoy sauce.. i knw Iāll be delicious without soy sauce too.. but plz guide me..
yes, add more garlic and sesame oil for flavor
Richa, thanks for another lovely way to make a quick meal! With a little tofu this would be all Iād need, and this is encouraging me to add this into my lunch box for work.
I do have one question. What does NaN mean, as in ā(NaN ) sesame seeds and red pepper flakes for garnish?ā
āNot a number?ā
(Iām assuming itās not a programming reference)
: )
yes, the conversion widget clearly has bad coding for when it cant find a number to convert to metric š
Would this work with frozen broccoli?
should work, i havent tried it.
This looks so delicious! Im definately going to be making this soon!
My question: Thereās 9 gm of protein listed for one serving. Is that for the broccoli *without* the tofu? If so, I am quite pleasantly surprized! I didnāt realize this veggie had so much protein! Another benefit to this wonderful superfood!
it is without the tofu š yes broccoli has a good amount
Wow!! Thank you! This is great to know!! Brocolli has so many healthy benefits!