Sesame Steamed Broccoli

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Course: Main Dish

Author: Heather Nicholds

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.

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.

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