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

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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