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Broccoli with Garlic Sauce
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Most kids love Chinese take-out and will gladly eat broccoli. I make this for the “big kid” in my life- my husband. He hates veggies, but he coo-coo for Asian flavors that perk up this crisp tender, nutritional packed veg!
Serves 2-4
Ingredients
1 large bunch fresh broccoli, (about 1 1/3 pound)
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup fat-free, low-sodium beef or vegetable broth
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon brown sugar or sugar substitute
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon canola or corn oil
3-4 scallions, thinly sliced
Directions
Trim broccoli and cut into florets. Peel stalk with a vegetable peeler and slice thinly. Set aside.In a medium bowl, stir garlic, broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar or sugar substitute, and sesame oil.
Heat a large skillet over heat high and add the canola or corn oil. When the oil is hot, carefully add the broccoli. Cook 3-4 minutes, stirring continuously until the broccoli begins to brown slightly. Reduce the heat to medium and add 1/4 cup of water. Cover and cook 3-4 additional minutes until the broccoli begins to soften.
Pour sauce over broccoli, cook 2-3 minutes longer until the broccoli is tender-crisp and the sauce thickens. Sprinkle with scallions and serve immediately.
Make It A Meal
Serve with Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry
Wine Pairing
Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc
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November 24, 2007, 11:46 am
yum. this definitely sounds like broccoli that even non-broccoli lovers will enjoy!
i am absolutely going to have to try this one.
April 16, 2008, 2:07 pm
Enjoyed making this and it was delicious. As close as I’ve come to replicating that wonderful, classic New York Chinese take-out ‘Broccoli with Garlic Sauce’ (which I miss terribly living as an ex-pat here in Europe).
November 3, 2008, 5:29 pm
Ever since moving to the south this is one of the dishes I missed the most from the northern/midwest states. Next time I’m going to add shrimp to it.
November 13, 2008, 4:21 pm
was very tastey.can’t wait to try somemore of your recipes..
February 27, 2009, 1:23 pm
delicious and very healthy lunch served with brown rice
thanks for the recipe!
October 25, 2009, 4:52 am
Just tried it! Absolutely scrumptious!
October 26, 2009, 1:48 pm
Absolutely brilliant – great, simple, QUICK recipe that even us guys can make