Broccoli with Sesame

Name: Broccoli with Sesame
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Asian Recipes, Asian Side Dishes, Asian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 package (10 ounces) frozen broccoli spears; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons vinegar; 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

With a coating to tongue-tingling sauce an topping of crunchy sesame seeds, broccoli makes a fancy but fuss-free side dish. This vegetable is so nutritious that it's great to have a special way to serve it. —Doris Heath, Bryson City, North Carolina

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) frozen broccoli spears
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

Cook broccoli according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine oil, soy sauce, sugar and vinegar; heat on medium until sugar is dissolved and mixture is hot. Drain broccoli; place in a serving bowl. Drizzle with soy sauce mixture and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 81 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

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PrplMonky5

Jun 19, 2016

I made this as a side to teriyaki-marinated sirloin tips. Delicious! I used fresh broccoli and then steamed it. We loved the addition of sesame seeds too. It was so good I used the sauce on the other sides too!
s_pants

Oct 2, 2015

One of my favorite ways to fix broccoli!
xlsalbums

Feb 1, 2015

Delicious! A nice way to serve broccoli if you like the soy flavors...which we do!
Roxabbe

May 1, 2011

I found this recipe in Taste of Home many years ago & make it often. My family really likes it.