Broccoli In Spicy Orange Sauce
From bluewaterandsand 17 years ago
- 10 minutes to make
- Serves 6
I got this out of my Mayo Clinic book. I was surprised just how good it is. Many recips call for broccoli florets, ignoring the stems. When properly trimmed and peeled, however, broccoli stems are perfectly edible and supply all the same nutrients as the florets. Read more Some people even prefer the sweeter taste and crunchier texture of the stems. See less
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. broccoli shopping list
- 1/2 cup orange juice shopping list
- 2 tsp. honey shopping list
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard shopping list
- 1 tsp. grated orange zest shopping list
- 1/2 tsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce shopping list
- 1 clove garlic, crushed shopping list
- 1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes shopping list
- 1 1 /2 tsp. cornstarch shopping list
- 1 Tbsp. water shopping list
- 1 tsp. sesame seeds, toasted shopping list
How to make it
- Trim the broccoli florets into pieces about 1 1/2-inches long.
- Cut the stalks crosswise into pieces about 1/3-inch thick.
- In a large pot fitted with steamer basket, bring 2 inches of water to a boil. Add the stalks, cover and steam for 2 minutes. Add the florets and steam 5 minutes longer.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the orange juice, honey, mustard, orange zest, soy sauce, garlic and pepper flakes to a boil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water. Stir into the orange juice mixture and cook until thickened, about 1 minute.
- In a serving bowl, gently toss the broccoli with the sauce to coat. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and serve.
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