Sesame Steamed Broccoli

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
52%
Sesame Steamed Broccoli
8 min.
4
53kcal

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Looking for a quick, healthy, and flavorful side dish? Look no further than this Sesame Steamed Broccoli! This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you need something on the table fast. Ready in just 8 minutes, it's a delicious way to get your daily dose of greens.

What I love about this recipe is its simplicity. With just a handful of ingredients, you can transform ordinary broccoli into a vibrant and tasty side that everyone will enjoy. Plus, it's naturally vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it a great option for accommodating different dietary needs.

The combination of the tender-crisp broccoli, the nutty sesame oil, and the savory soy sauce is simply irresistible and balanced in nutrients. And those toasted sesame seeds add the perfect touch of crunch and flavor. At only 53 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free. Get ready for a side dish that’s both healthy and satisfying!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 12 ounce broccoli florets ()
  • 1.5 teaspoons sesame oil dark
  • tablespoons soya sauce low-sodium
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoons sesame seed toasted

Equipment

    Directions

    1. Steam broccoli, covered, 6 minutes or until crisp-tender.
    2. Combine oil and remaining 4 ingredients.
    3. Pour oil mixture over broccoli; toss.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories53kcal
    Protein22.11%
    Fat35.13%
    Carbs42.76%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    24.75
    Glycemic Load
    1.16
    Inflammation Score
    -7
    Nutrition Score
    13.074782651404%

    Flavonoids

    Luteolin
    0.68mg
    Kaempferol
    6.67mg
    Myricetin
    0.05mg
    Quercetin
    2.77mg

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:52.78kcal
    2.64%
    Fat:2.34g
    3.6%
    Saturated Fat:0.38g
    2.4%
    Carbohydrates:6.41g
    2.14%
    Net Carbohydrates:3.99g
    1.45%
    Sugar:1.49g
    1.66%
    Cholesterol:0mg
    0%
    Sodium:388.87mg
    16.91%
    Alcohol:0g
    100%
    Alcohol %:0%
    100%
    Protein:3.31g
    6.63%
    Vitamin C:75.86mg
    91.96%
    Vitamin K:87.16µg
    83.01%
    Folate:58.09µg
    14.52%
    Manganese:0.25mg
    12.66%
    Vitamin A:530.63IU
    10.61%
    Fiber:2.42g
    9.67%
    Potassium:303.27mg
    8.66%
    Vitamin B6:0.17mg
    8.49%
    Phosphorus:75.9mg
    7.59%
    Vitamin B2:0.12mg
    7.14%
    Magnesium:27.11mg
    6.78%
    Calcium:52.72mg
    5.27%
    Vitamin B5:0.52mg
    5.15%
    Iron:0.89mg
    4.93%
    Vitamin E:0.72mg
    4.81%
    Vitamin B1:0.07mg
    4.78%
    Copper:0.09mg
    4.41%
    Selenium:2.52µg
    3.6%
    Vitamin B3:0.68mg
    3.41%
    Zinc:0.49mg
    3.27%
    Source:My Recipes