SESAME BROCCOLI FLORETS

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This side is so easy to jazz up. If you like, add some strips of sweet yellow or red pepper, or tossed in some chopped cilantro for a tangy kick.-Kathryn White, Pinehurst, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon olive oil
4-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry garlic and ginger in olive oil until tender. Add the broccoli, soy sauce, sesame seeds, sesame oil and pepper flakes; stir-fry 4 minutes longer. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes or until broccoli is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 329mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges