Are you looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal that is also packed with flavor? Look no further than this broccoli with sesame. This simple dish is made with just a few ingredients, but it is bursting with flavor. The broccoli is roasted until tender and slightly charred, then tossed with a savory sesame sauce. The result is a dish that is both healthy and delicious.
This recipe is also incredibly versatile. You can use any type of broccoli you like, including broccoli florets, broccoli crowns, or even baby broccoli. You can also adjust the amount of sesame sauce to your liking. If you want a more flavorful dish, add more sauce. If you prefer a lighter dish, use less sauce.
In addition to the basic recipe, this article also includes a few variations. For example, you can add some chopped nuts or seeds for a crunchy texture. You can also add a splash of soy sauce or rice vinegar for a more savory flavor. And if you are feeling adventurous, you can even try adding some Sriracha sauce for a spicy kick.
No matter how you choose to make it, this broccoli with sesame is sure to be a hit. It is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also healthy and delicious, so you can feel good about serving it to your family and friends.
BROCCOLI WITH SESAME
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
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 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 : Calories 81 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SESAME BROCCOLI
Light sesame oil works best for this recipe. Vegetable oil can be used instead.
Provided by KRISTAB
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Broccoli
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute broccoli and sesame seeds for 2 minutes. Stir in bell pepper and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until pepper is tender crisp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 16 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
SESAME BROCCOLI
"This tasty broccoli dish has become a favorite at our house," Janice Cawman says from Yakima, Washington. "It's quick, easy and adds a colorful presentation to any menu."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 10-15 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, oil, vinegar and honey; cook and stir over medium-low heat until heated through. , Transfer broccoli to a serving bowl; drizzle with soy sauce mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SESAME BROCCOLI, REALLY..IT'S GOOD!
The dish is a nice and easy change from the norm, and quite different from some of the other broccoli recipes I have seen here. Try it, you might like it as much as we do! Due to a great suggestion from a reviewer, I have added toasting the sesame seeds, a marvelous idea! Also, PLEASE don't substitute the sesame oil as one review did here, you loose the entire flavor of this great dish! This is an adopted recipe and the above comments were made before I inherited it. Now having made this dish, I can concurr: it's a sesame oil that turns your head and gets your taste buds going in this recipe, and toasting the seeds also adds fuller flavour. I'm delighted to have adopted this recipe and will be making it often:) I hope that you will enjoy it too!
Provided by kiwidutch
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Prepare the broccoli for cooking. Boil, steam and drain. Please DO NOT over cook! Generally 6-8 minutes to steam or boil is about right for crisp broccoli.
- Heat the sesame oil on a skillet or wok for 15 seconds over high heat. Add the sesame seeds and the broccoli.
- Stir fry until heated through.
- Remove from the pan to a serving dish, pour soy sauce over!
BROCCOLI CLOUDS WITH SESAME
With a nod to sesame chicken, a favorite at Chinese restaurants across America, broccoli stems are cut into cloud-shaped coins, steamed with garlic and ginger and finished with sesame oil and seeds.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings as a side dish
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat and stir in ginger. Cook until aroma is released and then stir in garlic. Toss in broccoli slices and toss to coat. Cook for several minutes until broccoli is bright green. Add water and cover to steam. When broccoli is tender, splash in sesame oil and stir in sesame seeds. Serve warm.
BROCCOLI SALAD WITH GARLIC AND SESAME
This salad is made from uncooked broccoli tossed with an assertive garlic, sesame, chile and cumin-seed vinaigrette slicked with good extra-virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar. The acid "cooks" the florets a little as ceviche does fish. After an hour, the broccoli softens as if blanched, turning bright emerald, and soaking up all the intense flavors of the dressing. You'll be making this one again.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories quick, salads and dressings, side dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together the vinegar and salt. Add broccoli and toss to combine.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil until hot, but not smoking. Add garlic and cumin and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in sesame oil and pepper flakes. Pour mixture over broccoli and toss well. Let sit for at least 1 hour at room temperature, and up to 48 (chill it if you want to keep it for more than 2 hours). Adjust seasonings (it may need more salt) and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 232, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 274 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
BROCCOLI WITH SESAME SEEDS
Tired of serving broccoli the same old way? Try something new and a little spicy! This recipe comes from Bon Appetit.
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Vegetable
Time 22m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Toast sesame seeds in heavy small skillet over medium heat until golden, about 5 minutes.
- Set aside 1 tbs toasted sesame seeds.
- Place remaining sesame seeds in a spice grinder.
- Add salt and 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper; grind coarsely.
- Set sesame-red pepper mixture aside.
- Steam broccoli until crisp-tender, about 7 minutes.
- Transfer to large bowl.
- Add oil, 1 tbs reserved sesame seeds, remaining 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper and 2 tsp sesame-red pepper mixture; toss to combine.
- Serve, passing remaining sesame-red pepper mixture separately.
SAUTéED BROCCOLI WITH TOASTED GARLIC, ORANGE AND SESAME
Broccoli was kicked around for years before anyone decided to have fun with it. For a while broccoli lay spent and lifeless, then went irritably crisp. This recipe advances at high speed with admirable results. I toasted garlic slivers in olive oil until sweet and nutty, added oyster sauce to round the edges, then a rustle of sesame seeds and a wisp of orange to pull the whole thing into focus.
Provided by Kay Rentschler
Categories dinner, quick, vegetables, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rinse broccoli. Cut off thick stem where it meets slender stalks, and reserve. With sharp paring knife separate stalks into florets, leaving stems about 1 1/2 inches long on each. Cut pieces in two lengthwise and lay flat-side down. Cut each piece lengthwise in two and repeat until you have 3-inch-long carved floret and stem pieces of approximately equal thickness (about 1/2-inch) top to bottom. Peel tough skin from stems, and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch medallions. There should be 12 ounces of broccoli, about 7 cups. Set aside.
- Toast sesame seeds in large nonstick skillet over low heat until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer to small bowl, and set aside.
- Place olive oil and garlic in skillet over low heat. Toast garlic, stirring frequently, until garlic is deep golden brown, about 6 minutes. Add pepper flakes to hot oil, and stir. Transfer to small bowl, and set aside. Toss broccoli, salt and 1/4 cup water in same skillet, cover and set over high heat. Cook until broccoli is tender, shaking pan and stirring once, 4 minutes. Uncover skillet (water should be gone), and toss. Stir in garlic and oil, oyster sauce and orange peel. Transfer to warm serving platter, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 87, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 264 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
SESAME BROCCOLI
Mild broccoli gets energized by this textured, rich dressing spiked with sweet miso and soy sauce. Crushed toasted sesame seeds create the intense flavor base for this rich, super nutty sauce. The dish is a great side to accompany any grilled or roasted protein; it can be made a few hours in advance and is equally tasty chilled or at room temperature. Any leftovers can be chopped and tossed with warm pasta and grated Parmesan the next day.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories vegetables, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and prepare an ice bath.
- While the water comes to a boil, in a small nonstick skillet over low heat, refresh the toasted sesame seeds, stirring frequently, until oils are released and seeds are warmed through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a mortar and pestle and grind until half the seeds are coarsely crushed. Alternatively, pulse once or twice in a food processor until half of the seeds are crushed.
- Transfer sesame seeds to a large bowl and add the oil, miso, soy sauce and vinegar; mix or whisk well.
- Once the water is boiling, blanch the broccoli by cooking it until bright green, about 1 minute, then drain and transfer to the ice water to cool. Drain well and pat dry.
- Add the cooked broccoli to the dressing, season with salt and pepper and toss to evenly coat. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate and serve chilled.
SHEET-PAN SALMON AND BROCCOLI WITH SESAME AND GINGER
A healthy sheet-pan dinner that comes together in just 20 minutes? Sign us up. Brushing a simple sesame-ginger glaze onto the salmon before it roasts promotes caramelization on the fish, a feat not easily accomplished when roasting salmon fillets. The garnishes give this dinner a professional finish: A squeeze of lime juice, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and a handful of thinly sliced scallions make for a beautiful plate.
Provided by Lidey Heuck
Categories dinner, weeknight, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 425 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk 3 tablespoons sesame oil with the soy sauce, vinegar, honey, ginger and garlic until smooth. Set the glaze aside.
- Place the broccoli florets and 1 1/2-inch scallion segments on a sheet pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, toss well and roast for 5 minutes.
- While the broccoli and scallions roast, place the salmon fillets on a plate and pat dry with paper towels. Brush all over with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Toss the broccoli and scallions and move to the edges of the pan, clearing spaces in the center for the salmon fillets. Place the salmon fillets, evenly spaced, on the center of the pan. Brush the fillets generously with the glaze.
- Return the pan to the oven and roast until the salmon is cooked through but still slightly rare in the center, about 12 minutes.
- Squeeze the lime over the broccoli and sprinkle with salt. Scatter the sliced scallions and sesame seeds over the salmon, and serve hot.
EASY SESAME BROCCOLI
For a time-saving addition to supper, Myra Innes seasons broccoli spears with lemon, soy sauce and sesame seeds. It's a nice change from plain broccoli," she writes from Auburn, Kansas.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add broccoli. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute sesame seeds in 1 teaspoon oil until lightly browned. Remove from the heat. Stir in the sugar, lemon juice, soy sauce and remaining oil. Drain broccoli; toss with sesame seed mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cut broccoli florets from the grocery store.
- If you don't have sesame seeds, you can use another type of nut or seed, such as almonds, walnuts, or sunflower seeds.
- To make the dish more flavorful, add a tablespoon of soy sauce or tamari to the marinade.
- If you like spicy food, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Be sure to cook the broccoli until it is tender but still has a bit of a crunch.
- Serve the broccoli immediately, garnished with additional sesame seeds and green onions.
Conclusion:
This broccoli with sesame recipe is a quick and easy side dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. The broccoli is tender and flavorful, and the sesame sauce is a delicious complement. This dish is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy choice for your family.
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