Ingredients for Broccoli With Orange Sesame Sauce
- 1 pound fresh broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
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How to Make Broccoli With Orange Sesame Sauce
- Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a saucepan.
- Place 1 pound of broccoli florets in a steamer basket set over the boiling water.
- Cover and steam for 5-7 minutes, or until broccoli is tender-crisp.
- While broccoli steams, whisk together 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger in a small saucepan.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth.
- Pour the cornstarch mixture into the orange juice mixture. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 minute, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon sesame oil.
- Arrange the steamed broccoli in a serving bowl.
- Pour the orange sesame sauce over the broccoli.
- Garnish with 1 tablespoon sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
33g
Fat
1g
Carbs
5g
