Low Fat Recipes
  Szechuan Broccoli
  Ingredients:
  • 1 Tbsp. reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. rice or cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds
  • 2 tsp. vegetable oil (or olive)
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. peeled, minced ginger
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 5 cups coarsely chopped broccoli (about 1/2 bunch)

 

*As vegetables go, broccoli is nutritionally one of the best. A medium size stalk provides 100% of RDA for Vitamin C. Broccoli is also rich in Vitamin A, high in fiber, and low in calories.

Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar in a small bowl and set aside. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat.

Add sesame seeds; cook 1 minute or until browned. Remove seeds and set aside. Add oil and next 3 ingredients to skillet; stir fry 30 seconds.

Add broccoli and stir fry for 1 minute. Add soy sauce mixture and stir well.

Cover and cook for 2 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve over rice or enjoy it by itself!

SERVES 4. Per serving: 3.6 grams of fat, 0 cholesterol, 184 mg. sodium.

 
 
Back to Recipes