Description

This broccoli dish, is the perfect combination of a healthy fat with a fiber rich food (broccoli) which will fill you up with out filling you out.

Today’s recipe, my Sesame Soy Steamed Broccoli, is the perfect combination of a healthy fat (sesame oil) with a fiber rich food (broccoli) which will fill you up with out filling you out.

Ingredients

• 4 cups broccoli (cut in florets)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
• 1 teaspoon garlic-chili paste
• 1 clove garlic (grated)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• black sesame seeds (optional garnish)

Steps

1. Place a steamer basket in a pot filled with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil.
2. Steam broccoli until bright green and tender, about 4-5 minutes.
3. While broccoli is steaming, wisk sesame oil with soy sauce, garlic-chili paste, garlic and lemon juice in a medium bowl.
4. Add steamed broccoli to sesame soy mixture and toss to coat. Garnish with sesame seeds, and serve immediately.

About

Makes 2 servings

Excellent source of Vitamin A and C, good source of Iron and Calcium.

Nutrition per Serving

• Calories (kcal) 142
• Fat (g) 2.7
• Saturated Fat (g) 0.3
• Carbohydrates (g) 22.5
• Dietary Fiber (g) 11.1
• Protein (g) 12.4
• Sodium (mg) 730