Orange Sesame Broccoli
Brighten up your mealtime with Orange Sesame Broccoli, a vibrant dish loaded with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Tender-crisp broccoli florets are stir-fried to perfection and enveloped in a glossy, tangy sauce made from fresh orange juice, low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, and a touch of natural sweetness from honey or maple syrup. Infused with garlic and ginger, this recipe offers a delicious balance of citrusy zest and savory depth. Thickened with a quick cornstarch slurry and topped with toasted sesame seeds for a nutty crunch, this dish is as nutritious as it is irresistibly flavorful. Perfect for a quick weeknight side or a light vegan-friendly main course, Orange Sesame Broccoli is ready in just 20 minutes and pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g broccoli florets
- 120 ml orange juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp ginger (grated)
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (e.g., vegetable or avocado oil)
- 0.25 tsp salt
Instructions
Wash and cut broccoli into evenly sized florets.
In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the sauce base.
In another small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat and add the neutral oil.
Add the broccoli florets and salt to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5–7 minutes or until the broccoli is tender but still crisp. Remove the broccoli from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour the orange sauce into the skillet and bring it to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.
Return the broccoli to the skillet and toss to coat it evenly in the sauce. Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes to heat through.
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the broccoli and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
686 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.7 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1740 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.7 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.4 g | ||
| Protein | 22.3 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 324 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 507 mg | 11% | |
*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.
