Sesame-Soy Broccoli Florets

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

2 servings

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022
“We love to eat healthy, and this recipe has an Asian flare with a touch of sweetness that’s sure to satisfy even those who turn up their noses at broccoli,” says Marianne Bauman of Modesto, California.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

  1. Place the broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, oil, soy sauce and vinegar. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Transfer the broccoli to a serving bowl. Drizzle with soy sauce mixture; sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 156 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 358mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat.