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Microwave Steamed Sesame Broccoli

Prep5 minCook4 minTotal9 minDifficultyVery easy
Microwave Steamed Sesame Broccoli

Ingredients

3 servings

Contains: Gluten, Soy, Sesame

Allergen info is best-effort — please verify yourself.

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories
125.4
total 376
Protein
6.4 g
total 19.1 g
Carbs
13.4 g
total 40.2 g
Fat
6.8 g
total 20.4 g

Estimated · based on 9 of 9 ingredients

Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central

Tender-crisp broccoli steamed in minutes in the microwave, then tossed with sesame oil, soy sauce, and toasted sesame seeds for a quick Japanese-style side.

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Method

  1. 1
    • broccoli 500 g
    • water 3 tbsp

    Add broccoli and water to the bowl — Place the broccoli florets in a large microwave-safe bowl and add the water.

  2. 2
    • broccoli 500 g

    Microwave until tender-crisp — Cover the bowl tightly with a microwave-safe plate or lid and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes, until the broccoli is just tender-crisp.

  3. 3
    • water 3 tbsp

    Uncover and drain the broccoli — Carefully uncover, letting the steam escape away from you, and drain off any excess water.

  4. 4
    • broccoli 500 g
    • sesame oil 1 tbsp
    • soy sauce 2 tbsp
    • garlic 1
    • sesame seeds 1 tbsp
    • fresh ginger 1 tsp

    Toss with sesame dressing — Toss the hot broccoli with the sesame oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, sesame seeds, and grated ginger until evenly coated.

  5. 5
    • spring onion 1
    • chilli flakes 1 pinch

    Garnish and serve — Scatter with sliced scallion and a pinch of chili flakes, then serve immediately as a side dish.

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