BROCCOLI WITH BLACK BEAN-GARLIC SAUCE

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The bold taste of black bean-garlic sauce mellows into a rich and warming glaze in this fast Asian-style dish. From Eatingwell.com NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 53 calories; 3 g fat (0 g sat, 2 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 6 g carbohydrate; 2 g protein; 2 g fiber; 133 mg sodium.

Provided by Luvs 2 Cook

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1/2 cup water, divided
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar or 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons black bean garlic sauce (see Ingredient note)
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
4 cups broccoli florets

Steps:

  • Toast sesame seeds in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until lightly browned and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Transfer to a bowl to cool.
  • Mix 1/4 cup water, vinegar and cornstarch in a small bowl.
  • Add black bean sauce and stir until smooth.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or stir-fry pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add broccoli and stir to coat.
  • Add the remaining 1/4 cup water; cover and steam just until the broccoli is tender-crisp, 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Push broccoli to the sides and pour the sauce mixture in the center.
  • Stir until the sauce begins to thicken, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the broccoli to coat.
  • Serve immediately, sprinkled with the sesame seeds.

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