"This is my favorite Chinese take-out dish. The broccoli makes it virtuous, but the spicy garlic sauce is what keeps me coming back for more. It's easier than you think to make at home, and you can make it as spicy as you want! Lots of cooking options on this to make it suitable for everyone: gluten-free option*, soy-free option**, no oil added option***..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 to 2 tablespoons (15-30ml) olive oil or vegetable oil (***water saute instead)
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6 cups broccoli florets ( or 1- 1 lb/454g bag frozen)
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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1/2 cup (118g) vegetable broth or water
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2 tablespoons (30ml) soy sauce (*use a gluten-free brand or **use coconut aminos instead)
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2 tablespoons (40g) agave nectar or maple syrup
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1 tablespoon (15ml) sesame oil (***use tahini or leave out)
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 to 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, depending on how you like it