SESAME-SOY BROCCOLI FLORETS

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"We love to eat healthy, and this recipe has an Asian flare with a touch of sweetness that's sure to satisfy even those who turn up their noses at broccoli," says Marianne Bauman of Modesto, California.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

Place the broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, oil, soy sauce and vinegar. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Transfer the broccoli to a serving bowl. Drizzle with soy sauce mixture; sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges