Broccoli with East West Sauce
Elevate your broccoli game with this vibrant and flavorful "Broccoli with East West Sauce" recipe, a perfect fusion of Asian-inspired and Western comfort food flavors. Tender-crisp broccoli florets, blanched to preserve their brilliant green hue, are drizzled with a velvety sauce made from soy sauce, creamy peanut butter, sweet honey, tangy rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil. Freshly grated ginger and minced garlic lend a punch of bold aromatics, while garnishes like nutty sesame seeds and crisp green onions add the perfect finishing touch. With just 20 minutes from prep to table, this dish is a quick and healthy side or light main course that’s sure to impress. It’s a go-to recipe for anyone seeking a vibrant, plant-forward dish packed with flavor and texture!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Broccoli florets
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 6 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Sliced green onions
Instructions
Bring 6 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of salt to a boil in a medium pot.
Add the broccoli florets to the boiling water and blanch for 3 minutes, until bright green and tender-crisp.
Drain the broccoli and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve the color. Set aside.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, peanut butter, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic until smooth. This will be your East West Sauce.
Drain the broccoli from the ice water and pat dry with a clean towel.
Arrange the broccoli on a serving platter and drizzle the East West Sauce over the top.
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions for added texture and flavor.
Serve immediately as a side dish or a light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
106 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.8 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 834 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 71 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
