Broccoli With Black Bean-Garlic Sauce |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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The bold taste of black bean-garlic sauce mellows into a rich and warming glaze in this fast Asian-style dish. From NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 53 calories; 3 g fat (0 g sat, 2 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 6 g carbohydrate; 2 g protein; 2 g fiber; 133 mg sodium. Ingredients:
1 teaspoon sesame seeds |
1/2 cup water, divided |
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar or 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar |
1 teaspoon cornstarch |
2 teaspoons black bean garlic sauce (see ingredient note) |
2 teaspoons canola oil |
1 garlic clove, minced |
4 cups broccoli florets |
Directions:
1. Toast sesame seeds in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until lightly browned and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
3. Mix 1/4 cup water, vinegar and cornstarch in a small bowl.
4. Add black bean sauce and stir until smooth.
5. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or stir-fry pan over medium-high heat.
6. Add garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
7. Add broccoli and stir to coat.
8. Add the remaining 1/4 cup water; cover and steam just until the broccoli is tender-crisp, 1 to 3 minutes.
9. Push broccoli to the sides and pour the sauce mixture in the center.
10. Stir until the sauce begins to thicken, about 1 minute.
11. Stir in the broccoli to coat.
12. Serve immediately, sprinkled with the sesame seeds.
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