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Sesame Garlic Broccoli Recipe

January 3, 2019 By Richa 29 Comments

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This Sesame Garlic Broccoli needs just 6 ingredients. It is vibrant with blanched broccoli and delicious with a simple dressing of garlic roasted with sesame oil. A perfect side. Vegan glutenfree nutfree recipe.  Jump to Recipe

Sesame Garlic Broccoli needs just 6 ingredients. It is vibrant with blanched broccoli and delicious with a simple dressing of garlic roasted with sesame oil. A perfect side. #Vegan #glutenfree #soyfreeoption #nutfree #veganricha #recipe 

If you like broccoli, you will LOVE this simple 6 ingredient garlicky broccoli. Broccoli is blanched then mixed with slowly roasted garlic + sesame oil dressing. The key to amazing flavor is just the right golden brown garlic. Cook it over low heat so it doesn’t burn. Add some crisped tofu and more soy sauce to make a meal!

Broccoli is one of those vegetables that divides the house. There are some that absolutely adore it in any shape and form, and some (read me) that need it generally chopped up in some format with loads of flavor. I used to not like broccoli, then I made dishes like broccoli fritters and broccoli veggie balls and slowly appreciated the vegetable. 🙂 Chop the broccoli smaller or larger for this recipe. The Garlic sesame flavor works amazingly well here. 

Sesame Garlic Broccoli needs just 6 ingredients. It is vibrant with blanched broccoli and delicious with a simple dressing of garlic roasted with sesame oil. A perfect side. #Vegan #glutenfree #soyfreeoption #nutfree #veganricha #recipe 

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Sesame Garlic Broccoli needs just 6 ingredients. It is vibrant with blanched broccoli and delicious with a simple dressing of garlic roasted with sesame oil. A perfect side. #Vegan #glutenfree #soyfree #nutfree #veganricha #recipe  Sesame Garlic Broccoli garnished with sesame seeds in a white bowl with forks on the side
Sesame Garlic Broccoli needs just 6 ingredients. It is vibrant with blanched broccoli and delicious with a simple dressing of garlic roasted with sesame oil. A perfect side. Chinese garlic broccoli #Vegan #glutenfree #soyfreeoption #nutfree #veganricha #recipe

Sesame Garlic Broccoli needs just 6 ingredients. It is vibrant with blanched broccoli and delicious with a simple dressing of garlic roasted with sesame oil. A perfect side. #Vegan #glutenfree #soyfree #nutfree #veganricha #recipe 
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5 from 9 votes

Sesame Garlic Broccoli

This Sesame Garlic Broccoli needs just 6 ingredients. It is vibrant with blanched broccoli and delicious with a simple dressing of garlic roasted with sesame oil. A perfect side. Vegan glutenfree nutfree recipe. Soyfree option
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Side
Cuisine: fusion, Vegan
Keyword: broccoli with garlic sauce, chinese garlic broccoli, garlic broccoli, sesame broccoli
Servings: 4
Calories: 140kcal
Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

  • 2 small heads of broccoli , cut into florets
  • 2 tsp oil
  • 2 large cloves of garlic , finely chopped or thin small slices
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tsp soy sauce , use tamari for glutenfree, coconut aminos for soyfree
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp water
  • sesame seeds and red pepper flakes for garnish , while and black sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt. Add the broccoli and cook for 3 to 5 mins (depends on the size of the florets and amount of florets to water).
  • Once the broccoli is bright green, take off heat, drain and wash with cold water.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium low heat. Once the oil is hot, add garlic, reduce heat to low. Mix well and cook until the garlic is golden. 4 to 5 mins. (Slow cooking the garlic will roast it without burning).
  • Add sesame seeds and sesame oil and continue to cook until the seeds start to change color.
  • Add soy sauce, red pepper flakes and mix well for a few seconds. Add a tbsp of water and mix and take off heat.
  • Drizzle over broccoli or add broccoli to the skillet and mix well. Add a dash of salt and pepper to taste. Serve.

Notes

To make this a meal: Crisp 14 oz pressed tofu on a skillet until golden. For the sauce, Double the garlic, use 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp water and cook. Add crisped tofu and broccoli to the garlic sauce (step 6) and toss well. Cover and let sit for 2 minutes. 
For thicker sauce, add 2 tsp cornstarch to the 2 tbsp water and then add to the sauce mixture at step 5. Cook to thicken, then mix tofu or broccoli in.
 
Nutrition is for 1 serve

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Sesame Garlic Broccoli
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Sodium 258mg11%
Potassium 956mg27%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 1895IU38%
Vitamin C 271.7mg329%
Calcium 155mg16%
Iron 2.4mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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  1. Shirley says

    January 4, 2019 at 12:55 am

    5 stars
    Easy and delicious, thank you.

    Reply
  2. Michele says

    January 4, 2019 at 4:35 am

    When you use sesame oil, is it toasted? A lot of times, it’s hard to find oil that is not toasted.

    Reply
    • Richa says

      January 4, 2019 at 11:16 am

      i use toasted.

      Reply
  3. Jennifer says

    January 4, 2019 at 5:05 am

    If it makes you feel any better my son hates them. All the baby books talk about how they LOVE broccoli, and my son hates it. I can only feed him the stems diced up, or maybe finely minced into something. So clearly not alone ^__~

    Reply
    • Betty says

      February 26, 2019 at 3:02 pm

      Start with stalks sliced with carrots & corn or another veggie he likes . Then maybe once you add a sauce he like to dip little trees into, he may eventually develop a taste .. I think small thin slices- SMALL- is key to little mouths.
      🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳♥️🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳

      Reply
  4. Christine @ Run Plant Based says

    January 5, 2019 at 8:28 am

    This looks wonderful and simple, can’t wait to try it. Thanks!

    Reply
  5. Gosia says

    January 6, 2019 at 4:09 am

    5 stars
    Made it yestarday, too easy too good. Love it and Thank you ♥️

    Reply
    • Richa says

      January 6, 2019 at 6:44 pm

      awesome!

      Reply
  6. Joan and Les says

    January 9, 2019 at 2:01 pm

    5 stars
    Just made this to have with a Coconut Curry and rice for lunch. My husband raved over it, calling it “fantastic”. I agree with him. Really easy to boot. How can anything this easy to prepare be so tasty? Great flavors. The only thing we found a wee bit confusing was with the garlic being called for “finely chopped” and then, “thin small slices”. We went with thin small slices though it probably doesn’t really matter I guess. Thank you for another great recipe!

    Reply
    • Richa says

      January 9, 2019 at 2:50 pm

      Awesime! “or” is missing there. Finely chopped or thin slices

      Reply
  7. Beth says

    January 9, 2019 at 2:34 pm

    Is it ok if we mince the garlic? Will that change the flavor?

    Reply
    • Richa says

      January 9, 2019 at 2:50 pm

      a fine mince will burn easily. You want a coarse mince or fine chop. See pictures

      Reply
  8. Rita C. Donnell says

    January 17, 2019 at 10:52 pm

    5 stars
    We are all of my family found of broccoli. I have done this last night. This is super healthy. I have got perfect color, flavor and taste. Thanks for presentation such type of vague less recipe.

    Reply
  9. Jordan says

    January 20, 2019 at 12:43 pm

    5 stars
    So delicious, so easy to make and, as a bonus, my kitchen smells so good. I made this for lunch today and we changed it from “serves 4” to “serves 2 broccoli-deprived adults”. This is so more-ish, couldn’t stop eating. Thanks for such a satisfying recipe!

    Reply
    • Richa says

      January 20, 2019 at 7:15 pm

      sounds about right for the serving size :))

      Reply
  10. Keren says

    April 28, 2019 at 9:48 am

    5 stars
    Delicious! Shows to perfection the exquisite broccoli I had. I ate it with tofu and also added a few cashews and a dab of coconut butter to the pan after having thought I’d added too much soy sauce. So to offset the strong flavour. Perfection!

    Reply
    • Richa says

      April 28, 2019 at 11:29 am

      awesome!

      Reply
  11. Tamara H. says

    August 17, 2019 at 6:37 am

    This looks so delicious! Im definately going to be making this soon!

    My question: There’s 9 gm of protein listed for one serving. Is that for the broccoli *without* the tofu? If so, I am quite pleasantly surprized! I didn’t realize this veggie had so much protein! Another benefit to this wonderful superfood!

    Reply
    • Richa says

      August 17, 2019 at 9:20 am

      it is without the tofu 🙂 yes broccoli has a good amount

      Reply
      • Tamara H. says

        August 17, 2019 at 9:25 am

        Wow!! Thank you! This is great to know!! Brocolli has so many healthy benefits!

        Reply
  12. Jasmine says

    August 17, 2019 at 9:29 am

    Would this work with frozen broccoli?

    Reply
    • Richa says

      August 21, 2019 at 10:49 am

      should work, i havent tried it.

      Reply
  13. Bettina says

    August 17, 2019 at 11:24 am

    Richa, thanks for another lovely way to make a quick meal! With a little tofu this would be all I’d need, and this is encouraging me to add this into my lunch box for work.

    I do have one question. What does NaN mean, as in “(NaN ) sesame seeds and red pepper flakes for garnish?”

    “Not a number?”

    (I’m assuming it’s not a programming reference)

    : )

    Reply
    • Richa says

      August 17, 2019 at 12:11 pm

      yes, the conversion widget clearly has bad coding for when it cant find a number to convert to metric 🙂

      Reply
  14. Chintu says

    November 23, 2019 at 1:13 am

    Nice recipe..
    But my husband is having diabetes.. can i add soy sauce ?.. or serve him without bsoy sauce.. i knw I’ll be delicious without soy sauce too.. but plz guide me..

    Reply
    • Richa says

      November 23, 2019 at 12:33 pm

      yes, add more garlic and sesame oil for flavor

      Reply
  15. Plant Based Rohit says

    February 3, 2020 at 7:54 am

    5 stars
    I’ve always had a love and hate relationship with Broccoli. I hate Broccoli, but my body loves it. I am still not sure if I like them or not. I tried your recipe and it was actually quite good. Keep up the great work Richa 🙂

    Reply
  16. Maya Didas says

    August 6, 2020 at 11:07 am

    My whole family loved this broccoli side dish. My 15yo made it all by herself to go with some Asian noodles she was making. Delicious and Easy!

    Reply
    • Vegan Richa Support says

      August 10, 2020 at 5:14 pm

      that’s awesome – never too young to start enjoying tasty recipes

      Reply

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