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Sesame-Garlic Broccoli

Updated Jul 25, 2010
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Sesame-garlic broccoli – a perfect side dish that’s ready in 20 minutes.

Sesame-Garlic Broccoli

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 0 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 10
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups broccoli florets (3/4 lb)
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seed
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dark sesame oil, if desired
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
  • 2 teaspoons grated gingerroot

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 10-inch skillet, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add broccoli and boil uncovered 3 to 5 minutes or until just tender. Drain broccoli in colander and immediately rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set broccoli aside.
  • Step 
    2
    In small bowl, mix broth, rice wine, cornstarch and brown sugar until smooth.
  • Step 
    3
    Sprinkle sesame seed evenly over bottom of same skillet. Heat over medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until browning begins. Then stir constantly until seeds are golden brown. Immediately remove seeds from skillet; set aside.
  • Step 
    4
    In same skillet, heat vegetable oil and sesame oil over medium heat until oils shimmer. Add broccoli and cook about 1 minute, stirring frequently. Clear center of skillet and add garlic and gingerroot. Stir into broccoli and cook 1 minute longer; do not let garlic burn.
  • Step 
    5
    Stir cornstarch mixture again to dissolve any lumps and add to skillet. Heat mixture to boiling, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 1 minute longer. Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seed.

Nutrition

130 Calories
12g Total Fat
2g Protein
5g Total Carbohydrate
1g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
130
Calories from Fat
110
Total Fat
12g
18%
Saturated Fat
1 1/2g
9%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
105mg
4%
Potassium
160mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
5g
2%
Dietary Fiber
2g
6%
Sugars
1g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
30%
30%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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