African Style Broccoli Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful African-inspired broccoli recipe! This quick and easy dish, originally discovered during the Zaar World Tour 2005, combines tender broccoli with a zesty, nutty sauce. Perfect as a side dish or a light vegetarian meal.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 227.8 kcal
Protein 10g
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Ingredients for African Style Broccoli

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How to Make African Style Broccoli

  1. Steam broccoli, onions, and garlic for 2 minutes, covered.
  2. Rinse the broccoli mixture under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  3. Drain the broccoli mixture well.
  4. In a small skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add salt, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  5. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, white wine vinegar, and honey.
  7. Add the spice mixture to the sour cream mixture and whisk to combine.
  8. Add the sauce to the drained broccoli mixture.
  9. Toss gently to coat the broccoli evenly.
  10. Just before serving, stir in the sliced green onions and sprinkle with chopped nuts.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

26g

Carbs

4g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make African Style Broccoli?

African Style Broccoli takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in African Style Broccoli?

African Style Broccoli has approximately 227.8 calories per serving, with about 10 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 27 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for African Style Broccoli?

The key ingredients for African Style Broccoli are Broccoli Florets, Cauliflower Florets, Carrots, Canola Oil, Salt, Ground Ginger. See the full list with measurements above.

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