Broccoli is one of the healthiest vegetables because it is rich in vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. They strengthen the immune system and bones, and reduce cholesterol. When you cook the broccoli by steaming it, most of the valuable substances are not destroyed and remain in the vegetables.
Weight Watchers Steamed Broccoli with Sesame Seeds, Honey and Soy Sauce recipe
Ingredients
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon liquid honey
1 lime
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
350 g broccoli
Preparation
1. Peel the garlic cloves and cut into thin slices.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil and fry the garlic over medium heat until light brown.
3. Add the soy sauce and honey and cook gently for 1 minute. Squeeze the lime. Add 1 tbsp lime juice and sesame oil to the soy mixture. Set aside.
4. Lightly roast the sesame seeds into a pan without fat.
5. Wash the broccoli, divide into small florets and peel the thick stalk with a potato peeler.
6. Cut the broccoli stalk into thin slices and arrange them at the bottom of a steamer.
7. Place the broccoli florets on the steamer discs. Put the steamer on a suitable pot, which is filled with water.
8. Place the pot on the stove to boil the water, then add the broccoli and let steam for about 6-7 minutes.
9. Take the broccoli from the steamer and mix with the sauce. Serve sprinkled with sesame seeds.
Servings: 2
How many Weight Watchers points in steamed broccoli with sesame seeds recipe?
Nutritional information for one serving:
WW points: 4
WW points plus: 4
Calories: 170
Total fat: 11 g
Total carbs: 8 g
Dietary fiber: 6.5 g
Protein: 8 g
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Originally posted 2015-01-04 17:10:00.
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