BROCCOLI W/ SESAME SEEDS & RED PEPPER FLAKES

Broccoli w/ Sesame Seeds & Red Pepper Flakes image

Provided by Sue Freeman

Categories Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

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3 tablespoons sesame seeds
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
1 1/4 lbs broccoli, rinsed,cut into florets
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

Steps:

Toast sesame seeds in heavy small skillet over medium heat until golden, about 5 minutes.
Set aside 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds.
Place remaining sesame seeds in mortal and pestle.
Add salt and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; grind coarsely.
Set sesame-red pepper mixture aside.
Ten minutes before serving, put broccoli in a microwave safe covered dish.
Cook for 2 minutes and let sit for 5 minutes.
Transfer to large bowl.
Add oil, 1 tablespoon reserved sesame seeds, remaining 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, and 2 teaspoons sesame-red pepper mixture; toss to combine.
Serve, passing remaining sesame-red pepper mixture separately.