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Spicy Broccoli Salad

:  November/December 1994

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Steamed broccoli is tossed with an Asian-inspired dressing in this quick and easy salad.


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"I made this recipe with a few alterations. I didn't cook the broccoli as I like mine really crunchy. I subbed honey for the sugar and added a red, orange and yellow bell pepper as well as a tsp of coarse ground mustard and a tsp of...
Spicy Broccoli Salad Recipe

Makes: 4 servings

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High fiber | High potassium | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds broccoli
  • 3 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper
  • 3 tablespoons chopped red onion
  • 3 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar, or distilled white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • Salt, to taste

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Preparation

  1. Cut off broccoli florets. Trim and peel stems; cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place broccoli florets and stems in a steamer basket over boiling water; cover and steam until cooked but still crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Refresh under cold water. Drain well.
  2. Stir together bell pepper, onion, vinegar, oil, brown sugar and crushed red pepper in a serving bowl. Just before serving, add the broccoli and toss to combine. Season with salt.

Nutrition

Per serving: 109 calories; 4 g fat ( 1 g sat , 2 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 17 g carbohydrates; 2 g added sugars; 5 g protein; 5 g fiber; 264 mg sodium; 569 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (32% daily value), Vitamin C (272% dv), Folate (28% dv), Potassium (16% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1

Exchanges: 2 1/2 vegetable, 1/2 fat


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Recipe Categories

Type of Dish
Side dish, vegetable
Salad, side/appetizer
Preparation/ Technique
Steam
Ethnic/Regional
Asian
Meal/Course
Lunch
Dinner

Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
High fiber
High potassium
Gluten free
Season
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Summer
Fall
Holiday
July 4th
Labor Day
Memorial Day
Style/Theme
Everyday favorites
Picnic
Potluck
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Vegan
Vegetarian
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
15 minutes or less
Servings
4
Publication
November/December 1994
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