Sesame Garlic Broccoli

May 14, 2014

I love to make Chinese takeout food at home and this recipe is a great example of why I love it! When you make takeout at home you know exactly what is going into it and you can modify it to fit your needs and wants. I made this broccoli as a side to the firecracker chicken I made the other day (recipe coming tomorrow!) and it was the perfect accompaniment. The original recipe called for the broccoli to be steamed but I find roasting broccoli gives it so much more flavor. If you want to stea

2 t. sesame seeds
1 1/4-1 1/2 lb. broccoli florets (this is about 4 crowns of broccoli trimmed of woody stems)
1 T. extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
1 T. sesame oil
1 T. hot sauce (I used Frank's Red Hot)
1 T. low sodium soy sauce

Preheat the oven to 375. Place the sesame seeds in a small skillet over medium heat and toast until lightly browned. Remove to a small bowl and set aside. Place the broccoli florets on a foil lined...
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Nutritions

Calories
50

Sodium
155mg
6% DV

Fat
3g
6% DV

Protein
0.7000000000000001g
1% DV

Carbs
1g
0% DV

Fiber
0.2g
0% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 0.7g 3%

Polysaturated Fat 0.5700000000000001g 3%

Monosaturated Fat 2g 16%

Cholesterol 0.24999999999999997mg 0%

Sodium 155mg 6%

Potassium 61mg 1%

Protein 0.7000000000000001g 1%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 0.2g 0%

Sugar 0.1g 0%

Vitamin A 448IU 8%

Vitamin B6 0.07mg 3%

Vitamin C 15mg 26%

Calcium 17mg 1%

Iron 0.32mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.