Gingered Broccoli with Toasted Sesame Seeds

Ingredients

• 4 cups broccoli flowerets 
• 0.5 teaspoon sesame oil dark
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon gingerroot minced peeled
• 1 small bell pepper sweet red cut into 1- x 1/4-inch strips
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 2 teaspoons sesame seed 

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. Place sesame seeds in a small nonstick skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes or until seeds are golden.
2. Remove from heat.
3. Cook broccoli in boiling water to cover 3 to 4 minutes; add red pepper. Cook 30 seconds; drain, reserving 1/3 cup liquid.
4. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat until hot.
5. Add gingerroot and garlic; saute 30 seconds.
6. Add reserved liquid; bring to a boil.
7. Add broccoli mixture, sesame oil, and salt; toss gently.
8. Transfer to a serving platter, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
9. Serve immediately.