Broccoli with Orange Sauce

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
57%
Broccoli with Orange Sauce
20 min.
6
57kcal

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Looking for a delicious and nutritious side dish that's easy to make and perfect for any occasion? Look no further than this Broccoli with Orange Sauce recipe! Not only is it gluten-free and dairy-free, but it's also packed with flavor and ready in just 20 minutes. With a healthy recipe score of 57, this dish is a great addition to your meal planning rotation.

This tasty recipe serves six and comes in at only 57 calories per serving, making it a fantastic option for those watching their waistline. The star of the show is the vibrant orange sauce, which perfectly complements the crisp-tender broccoli. The sauce is made from a simple combination of sugar, cornstarch, chicken bouillon granules, water, orange juice, and zest, which comes together to create a delectable, thickened topping.

To make this dish, you'll need just a few basic pieces of equipment, including a bowl and a saucepan. And don't worry about complicated steps – with just a few minutes of boiling and cooking, you'll have a stunning side dish that's sure to impress.

So why not give Broccoli with Orange Sauce a try for your next family dinner or gathering? It's a healthy, flavorful, and easy-to-make side that everyone will love.

Ingredients

  • pound broccoli fresh
  • 4.5 teaspoons sugar 
  • teaspoons cornstarch 
  • 0.5 teaspoon chicken soup base 
  • 0.3 cup water 
  • 0.3 cup orange juice 
  • teaspoon orange zest grated
  • medium navel oranges thinly sliced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Place broccoli and a small amount of water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and bouillon. Stir in water, orange juice and zest until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes until thickened.
  2. Drain broccoli and place in a serving bowl.
  3. Garnish with orange slices and drizzle with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories57kcal
Protein15.31%
Fat5.19%
Carbs79.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.68
Glycemic Load
3.62
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
12.377391172897%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
6.34mg
Naringenin
1.88mg
Luteolin
0.77mg
Kaempferol
5.93mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
2.54mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:56.65kcal
2.83%
Fat:0.37g
0.57%
Saturated Fat:0.1g
0.62%
Carbohydrates:12.73g
4.24%
Net Carbohydrates:10.19g
3.71%
Sugar:7.16g
7.95%
Cholesterol:0.02mg
0.01%
Sodium:65.67mg
2.86%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.45g
4.9%
Vitamin C:86.85mg
105.27%
Vitamin K:77.12µg
73.45%
Folate:58.81µg
14.7%
Vitamin A:550.68IU
11.01%
Fiber:2.54g
10.16%
Potassium:299.59mg
8.56%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.38%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
7.78%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
6.18%
Phosphorus:57.45mg
5.75%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.29%
Vitamin B5:0.52mg
5.16%
Magnesium:19.86mg
4.97%
Calcium:47.89mg
4.79%
Vitamin E:0.63mg
4.2%
Iron:0.61mg
3.4%
Vitamin B3:0.63mg
3.15%
Selenium:1.99µg
2.84%
Copper:0.05mg
2.66%
Zinc:0.34mg
2.24%