Name: Broccoli with Black Bean-Garlic Sauce
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon sesame seeds; 0.5 cup water, divided; 1 teaspoon rice-wine vinegar, or white-wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 2 teaspoons black bean-garlic sauce, (see Ingredient note); 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 4 cups broccoli florets

Broccoli with Black Bean-Garlic Sauce

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The bold taste of black bean-garlic sauce mellows into a rich and warming glaze in this fast Asian-style dish.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings, 3/ cup each

Nutrition Profile:

Heart Healthy Low-Calorie Low Carbohydrate Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Gluten-Free Vegetarian Vegan Low Sodium Healthy Immunity Low Added Sugars

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon sesame seeds
½ cup water, divided
1 teaspoon rice-wine vinegar, or white-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons black bean-garlic sauce, (see Ingredient note)
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 clove garlic, minced
4 cups broccoli florets

Directions

Toast sesame seeds in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until lightly browned and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
Mix 1/4 cup water, vinegar and cornstarch in a small bowl. Add black bean sauce and stir until smooth.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or stir-fry pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add broccoli and stir to coat. Add the remaining 1/4 cup water; cover and steam just until the broccoli is tender-crisp, 1 to 3 minutes. Push broccoli to the sides and pour the sauce mixture in the center. Stir until the sauce begins to thicken, about 1 minute. Stir in the broccoli to coat. Serve immediately, sprinkled with the sesame seeds.

Tips

Ingredient Note: Black bean-garlic sauce, made from pureed salted and fermented black soybeans, is a widely used condiment in Chinese cooking and can be found with the Asian food in most supermarkets.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

53	Calories
3g	Fat
6g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 3/4 cup
Calories 53
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Protein 2g	5%
Total Fat 3g	4%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Vitamin A 2131IU	43%
Vitamin C 67mg	74%
Folate 51mcg	13%
Sodium 133mg	6%
Calcium 37mg	3%
Iron 1mg	4%
Magnesium 21mg	5%
Potassium 248mg	5%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.