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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
yum. this definitely sounds like broccoli that even non-broccoli lovers will enjoy!
i am absolutely going to have to try this one.
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).
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.
was very tastey.can’t wait to try somemore of your recipes..
delicious and very healthy lunch served with brown rice
thanks for the recipe!
Just tried it! Absolutely scrumptious!
Absolutely brilliant – great, simple, QUICK recipe that even us guys can make
I am a college student who is trying to learn how to cook some delicious, healthy recipes, and this was a great start!
I threw in some crushed red pepper to add a little kick
Thanks!
Great recipe – I added a little bit of schezwan sauce. Thanks!
I made this for my family with brown rice and they loved it! I used honey for sweetener.
This is totally delicious. I will double the garlic sauce recipe so I can have some sauce for my brown rice. I never cooked fresh broccoli before and it came out just the way I like, with a “snap”
My East Coast/Chinese Food snob hubby had nothing but great things to say about this recipe. Even before adding the chili flakes. A rarity in our house! Thanks!
Thanks Erika, glad to hear it! You can also add grilled chicken to that and a side of steamed brown rice to make it a meal. So nice to hear that your cooking up a storm
Instant hit with the family – 3, 7 and 44. Will absolutely make it again. Easy and delicious!
Great news, thanks for writing in!
Nice Healthy Dish!