Chinese Broccoli

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
14%
Chinese Broccoli
20 min.
4
126kcal

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If you’re looking to elevate your side dish game, look no further than this delightful Chinese Broccoli recipe! Bursting with flavor and nutrition, this dish combines the robust crunch of Chinese broccoli or Broccolini with a rich aromatic blend of Chinese five-spice powder and savory soy sauce. Not only is it a vegetarian masterpiece, but it's also gluten-free, making it a perfect addition to any meal, whether you're catering to dietary restrictions or simply seeking to enjoy something wholesome.

In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this vibrant dish that brings both color and taste to your dinner table. The tender steamed broccoli, beautifully drizzled with a buttery sauce and topped with crunchy roasted soy nuts or peanuts, promises a satisfying texture and a depth of flavor that will leave everyone wanting more. With only 126 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that pairs excellently with a variety of main courses.

Get ready to impress your family and friends with this quick and easy side dish that showcases the best of plant-based cooking! Let the flavors of the East inspire your next meal with this delicious Chinese Broccoli recipe.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon five-spice powder chinese
  • pound broccoli chinese trimmed (or 2 bunches Broccolini)
  • 0.3 cup roasted soy nuts crushed
  • teaspoons soya sauce 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted

Equipment

  • pot

Directions

  1. In a pot filled with 2 inches of water, steam the broccoli or Broccolini until the stems are just tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  2. Transfer to a platter.
  3. Discard the water.
  4. Add the butter, soy sauce, five-spice powder, and 2 teaspoons water and place over medium-low heat.
  5. Stir until the butter has melted.
  6. Drizzle the mixture over the vegetables, top with the nuts, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories126kcal
Protein19.3%
Fat50.78%
Carbs29.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13
Glycemic Load
1.49
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
17.260000037758%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.91mg
Kaempferol
8.89mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
3.7mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:126.34kcal
6.32%
Fat:7.82g
12.02%
Saturated Fat:3.97g
24.81%
Carbohydrates:10.36g
3.45%
Net Carbohydrates:6.73g
2.45%
Sugar:1.98g
2.2%
Cholesterol:15.05mg
5.02%
Sodium:205.97mg
8.96%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.68g
13.37%
Vitamin C:101.56mg
123.1%
Vitamin K:119.02µg
113.36%
Folate:88.1µg
22.03%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.42%
Vitamin A:882.18IU
17.64%
Fiber:3.64g
14.55%
Potassium:475.69mg
13.59%
Phosphorus:131.82mg
13.18%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.7%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
11.19%
Magnesium:43.25mg
10.81%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.77%
Copper:0.15mg
7.33%
Iron:1.3mg
7.22%
Vitamin B5:0.71mg
7.07%
Vitamin E:1.05mg
6.98%
Calcium:68.04mg
6.8%
Selenium:4.44µg
6.34%
Zinc:0.87mg
5.78%
Vitamin B3:0.94mg
4.68%
Source:Epicurious