Many of you have emailed me and asked for some ideas of delicious ways to serve vegetables. This recipe is easy to throw together and is the perfect compliment to any meal! It is ready from start to finish in a matter of minutes.
Easy Sesame Broccoli
Recipe type: Side Dish- Vegetables
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Serves: 6 servings
This easy recipe is a simple way to get more vegetables in your diet!
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh broccoli, cut into spears
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1½ teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
- Place broccoli in a large microwave-safe pan (such as a glass Pyrex pan). Add 1-2 tablespoons of water and cover with plastic wrap or a wet paper towel. Microwave for 2-3 minutes or until broccoli is tender, but still has a little crunch to it.
- In a small saucepan, mix together soy sauce, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Cook over medium heat until it's completely heated through.
- Transfer broccoli to a serving bowl and drizzle soy sauce mixture over the top, then sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition facts:
1 serving (3/4 cup):
48 calories
2 g fat (trace saturated fat)
0 cholesterol
127 mg sodium
6 g carbohydrate
2 g fiber
3 g protein
1 serving (3/4 cup):
48 calories
2 g fat (trace saturated fat)
0 cholesterol
127 mg sodium
6 g carbohydrate
2 g fiber
3 g protein
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