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sesame and lemon broccoli

(7 ratings)
Recipe by
Vickie Parks
Renton, WA

If you can't find gomashio in an Asian market (or the Asian aisle of your local grocery store),you can easily make your own by lightly toasting a tablespoon of sesame seeds with a pinch of sea salt in a skillet for about a minute, shaking the skillet frequently to avoid scorching the seeds.

(7 ratings)
yield 4 to 6
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For sesame and lemon broccoli

  • 2 lb
    broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 Tbsp
    gomashio japanese sesame seasoning (sesame seeds toasted with sea salt)
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1 tsp
    sesame oil
  • water, for boiling

How To Make sesame and lemon broccoli

  • 1
    Arrange a steamer basket in a large pot with about an inch of water. Cover, and bring water to a boil. Add broccoli to the steamer basket, cover and steam, tossing once or twice, until just tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer broccoli to a large bowl.
  • 2
    Mix together the gomashio (or 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds and a pinch of sea salt), lemon juice, and sesame oil. Drizzle over the broccoli and toss gently to cover broccoli evenly with the dressing.
  • 3
    Serve immediately.
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