Broccoli with East West Sauce

Elevate your broccoli game with this vibrant and flavorful "Broccoli with East West Sauce" recipe, a perfect fusion of Asian-inspired and Western comfort food flavors. Tender-crisp broccoli florets, blanched to preserve their brilliant green hue, are drizzled with a velvety sauce made from soy sauce, creamy peanut butter, sweet honey, tangy rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil. Freshly grated ginger and minced garlic lend a punch of bold aromatics, while garnishes like nutty sesame seeds and crisp green onions add the perfect finishing touch. With just 20 minutes from prep to table, this dish is a quick and healthy side or light main course that’s sure to impress. It’s a go-to recipe for anyone seeking a vibrant, plant-forward dish packed with flavor and texture!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Broccoli florets
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 6 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons Sliced green onions

Directions

Step 1

Bring 6 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of salt to a boil in a medium pot.

Step 2

Add the broccoli florets to the boiling water and blanch for 3 minutes, until bright green and tender-crisp.

Step 3

Drain the broccoli and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve the color. Set aside.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, peanut butter, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic until smooth. This will be your East West Sauce.

Step 5

Drain the broccoli from the ice water and pat dry with a clean towel.

Step 6

Arrange the broccoli on a serving platter and drizzle the East West Sauce over the top.

Step 7

Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions for added texture and flavor.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a side dish or a light main course. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1948.7 grams (1948.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	423

Total Fat 23.60g	30%
Saturated Fat 3.80g	19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3671mg	160%
Total Carbohydrate 44.90g	16%
Dietary Fiber 11.10g	40%
Total Sugars 24.10g
Protein 20.80g	42%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 331mg	25%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 335mg	7%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.7%

Protein: 17.5%

Carbs: 37.8%