Sesame broccoli is a quick and easy stir-fry dish that's packed with flavor. It's made with fresh broccoli florets, a simple sauce of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar, and a sprinkling of sesame seeds. The broccoli is cooked until tender-crisp and coated in the flavorful sauce. This dish is a great side dish or main course, and it's also a healthy way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
The article includes three variations of the sesame broccoli recipe:
* **Classic Sesame Broccoli:** This is the basic recipe, made with broccoli, a simple sauce, and sesame seeds.
* **Spicy Sesame Broccoli:** This variation adds a kick of heat with the addition of red pepper flakes.
* **Honey Sesame Broccoli:** This variation adds a touch of sweetness with the addition of honey.
All three recipes are easy to make and can be on the table in under 30 minutes. They're also all delicious and packed with flavor. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give sesame broccoli a try. You won't be disappointed.
SESAME GARLIC BROCCOLI
This Sesame Garlic Broccoli needs just 6 ingredients. It is vibrant with blanched broccoli and delicious with a simple dressing of garlic roasted with sesame oil. A perfect side. Vegan glutenfree nutfree recipe. Soyfree option
Provided by Vegan Richa
Categories Side
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt. Add the broccoli and cook for 3 to 5 mins (depends on the size of the florets and amount of florets to water).
- Once the broccoli is bright green, take off heat, drain and wash with cold water.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium low heat. Once the oil is hot, add garlic, reduce heat to low. Mix well and cook until the garlic is golden. 4 to 5 mins. (Slow cooking the garlic will roast it without burning).
- Add sesame seeds and sesame oil and continue to cook until the seeds start to change color.
- Add soy sauce, red pepper flakes and mix well for a few seconds. Add a tbsp of water and mix and take off heat.
- Drizzle over broccoli or add broccoli to the skillet and mix well. Add a dash of salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 5 g, Sodium 258 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Cook 1 bunch broccoli spears in a steamer set over simmering water, 10 minutes. Pulse a 1-inch piece peeled ginger, 1 garlic clove, 2 tablespoons each water and sesame oil, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and a pinch each of sugar and salt in a mini food processor. Drizzle over the broccoli and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
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
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.
SESAME NOODLES AND BROCCOLI
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories weekday, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil for the noodles in a covered pot.
- Cut tough stems from the whole broccoli. Cut the broccoli florettes into bite-size pieces, and steam over a little hot water for about 5 minutes, until tender but still crisp.
- Turn a food processor on, and with the motor running, put the garlic and ginger through the feed tube and process until minced. Add the sesame paste, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, chili paste, vinegar and sherry, and process.
- Drain the broccoli. Cook the noodles according to package directions.
- Wash and dry the cilantro and chop. Wash and slice the scallions.
- Pour the sesame dressing into a serving bowl; stir in the broccoli. When the noodles are cooked, stir in with the scallions and top with the cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 675, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 118 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 451 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams
SESAME BROCCOLI
This Asian-flavored broccoli goes well with grilled steak or pork tenderloin.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Vegan Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss broccoli florets with olive oil. Roast until browned, about 20 minutes. Toss with soy sauce, lemon juice, and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g
BROCCOLI & PEAS WITH SESAME SEEDS, SOY & HONEY
Transform your side dish into something special with this low-fat, taste-packed recipe, delicious with fish
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Side dish
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- To make the dressing, mix the soy, honey and sesame oil together. Mix the seeds together. Boil the broccoli and peas for 2 mins, then drain.
- Tip the broccoli and peas back in the pan, pour half the dressing and half the seeds over, and shake for a few secs. Serve sprinkled with the rest of the dressing and seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium
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
LONG-STEM BROCCOLI WITH SESAME
Add a shot of colour to your meal with this bright and fresh side dish from John Torode
Provided by John Torode
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Steam the broccoli or simply boil it for 3 mins. Make a rough paste by pounding or blending the garlic, ginger and coriander stems together.
- Pour the oil into a hot wok or frying pan. Add the paste, then turn up the heat to full and sizzle for 1 min. Tip in the cooked broccoli, toss well and sprinkle over the sesame seeds. Turn off the heat, throw in the coriander and basil leaves, give it a stir and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.02 milligram of sodium
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
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
Tips:
- Choose the right broccoli: Select broccoli with tightly closed florets and a deep green color. Avoid broccoli with yellowing or wilted florets.
- Prepare the broccoli properly: Cut the broccoli into 1-inch florets and rinse them thoroughly under cold water. You can also blanch the broccoli for 1-2 minutes in boiling water to help preserve its color and nutrients.
- Use high-quality sesame oil: Sesame oil is the key ingredient in this dish, so make sure to use a high-quality oil that has a rich, nutty flavor. Avoid using roasted sesame oil, as it has a stronger flavor that can overpower the other ingredients.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the broccoli, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the broccoli from cooking evenly and will result in a soggy texture.
- Add the sauce at the end: The sauce for this dish is made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar. Add the sauce to the broccoli just before serving to prevent the broccoli from becoming too salty or soggy.
Conclusion:
Sesame broccoli is a quick and easy dish that is packed with flavor and nutrients. It is a great side dish for chicken, fish, or tofu, or it can be served as a main course with a side of rice. With its vibrant color and delicious taste, sesame broccoli is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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