Steamed Garlic Broccoli
Tender broccoli tossed with garlic, sesame oil, and a splash of soy.

Total
13 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 3 cups cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon teaspoon toasted sesame seeds(optional)
- 2 tablespoons tablespoons water
Instructions
- 1
Prep: Cut broccoli into even florets and mince the garlic (5 minutes).
- 2
Place broccoli and water in a skillet or wok, cover, and steam over medium heat until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Uncover, add the minced garlic, and toss for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and the water has evaporated.
- 4
Drizzle with sesame oil and soy sauce, toss to coat, and cook 1 more minute.
- 5
Transfer to a plate, sprinkle with sesame seeds if using, and serve warm.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
95
5% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 9 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
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