Spiced Orange Broccoli
Brighten up your dinner table with this vibrant and flavorful Spiced Orange Broccoli. This quick and easy side dish combines tender-crisp steamed broccoli florets with a zesty orange glaze infused with warm spices like ginger and cinnamon. A touch of honey provides natural sweetness, while a hint of optional red chili flakes adds a subtle kick for those who love a little heat. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added crunch, this dish is a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory notes. Ready in just 25 minutes, Spiced Orange Broccoli is an elegant addition to your holiday spread or a delightful way to elevate weeknight meals. Tag this recipe for healthy side dishes, citrus-inspired recipes, and unique vegetable recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams broccoli florets
- 100 milliliters orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon ginger powder
- 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
Wash the broccoli florets thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Steam the broccoli for 4-5 minutes until it is tender but still crisp. Set aside.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the orange juice, orange zest, honey, ginger powder, cinnamon powder, and red chili flakes (if using) to the skillet. Whisk everything together to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and allow it to cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it forms a slightly thickened glaze.
Add the steamed broccoli to the skillet and toss gently to coat the florets evenly in the orange glaze.
Season the broccoli with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the spiced orange broccoli to a serving platter.
Garnish with sesame seeds before serving. Serve warm as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
463 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.7 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1328 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.3 g | ||
| Protein | 18.6 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 280 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 56 mg | 1% | |
*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.
