Broccoli with Asian-Style Garlic Sauce

An easy side dish featuring fresh, nutrient-packed broccoli drenched in a savory Asian-inspired garlic sauce.

AuthorKaitlin - The Garden Grazer

Prep Time:5

Cook Time:10

Total Time:15

CourseSide Dish

CuisineAsian-Inspired, Gluten-Free Option, Vegan

Servings side servings

Ingredients

4 cups broccoli florets (1 large bunch)
2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil (*oil-free option below)
Optional topping: sesame seeds, red pepper flakes

For the garlic sauce:

3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup vegetable broth
2 Tbsp. tamari (or soy sauce)
1 Tbsp. cornstarch (or arrowroot or thickener of choice)

Instructions

Cut broccoli into bite-sized florets and set aside.
Make the garlic sauce: mince garlic. Then in a small bowl, combine all sauce ingredients. Whisk to combine.
In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add sesame oil* and heat for a minute.
Carefully add broccoli florets. Cook for about 4 minutes, stirring often to prevent burning.
Reduce heat to medium-low. Then add garlic sauce. Stir well to coat broccoli.
Cook for about 3 minutes, or until broccoli is desired tenderness. (The sauce will thicken and absorb into the broccoli.)

Notes

*Oil-free option: Omit sesame oil and sauté with 3 Tbsp. vegetable broth/water instead, adding more as needed. Some flavor will be lost, but you can sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving if desired.

For gluten-free: Use tamari.

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