EASY SESAME BROCCOLI

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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

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Ingredients

1 cup water
1 pound fresh broccoli spears
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce

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