Sesame Steamed Broccoli
The flavor of broccoli can be a little harsh, but by steaming it you can soften the flavor a bit. Broccoli helps to regulate insulin and blood sugar, and as a dark green vegetable has a decent amount of calcium, so it's a great addition to our diet. Pair it with calcium-rich sesame seeds for nutrition, flavor and a beautiful color contrast.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cup water
- 2 cup broccoli, chopped
- 1 cup chard, or other large-leafed green
- pinch sea salt
- 2 Tbsp green onion, chopped
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp tamari, or soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Put the quinoa and water in a pot, with a sprinkle of sea salt, bring it to a boil for a minute, then turn down to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes. Quinoa is fully cooked when you see the swirl of the grains, with a translucent center, and it is fluffy. Do not stir the quinoa while it is cooking.
- Cut the broccoli into bite-size florets, cutting and pulling apart from the stem. Also chop the stem into bite-size pieces. Toss the broccoli and chard with salt to moisten them before steaming.
- Line a steaming tray with chard. Lay the broccoli in the steamer and place it over the boiling water. Leave this to cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the broccoli reaches the level of softness you're looking for.
- Move the broccoli to a bowl, chop the greens and add them to the bowl along with the chopped green onion. Dress with the sesame oil and tamari and toss.
- Sprinkle with some sesame seeds (raw or toasted) and toss again, then serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 436kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 564mg | Potassium: 1067mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1800IU | Vitamin C: 122.9mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 10.6mg
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