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Spicy Broccoli with Peanut Sauce|Craving Something Healthy
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5 from 1 vote

Spicy Broccoli with Peanut Sauce

Servings: 4 servings
Calories:

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • juice of ½ fresh lime
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Asian chili paste Sambal Oelek
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 large bunch of broccoli crown cut into 1 ½-inch florets, and stems peeled and trimmed on the diagonal into ¼-inch slices
  • ¼ cup fresh Thai basil or regular Italian basil chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cashews or peanuts chopped
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds optional

Instructions

  • In a small bowl or ramekin, mix together peanut butter, lime juice, hoisin sauce, garlic powder, brown sugar and chili paste until smooth, and set aside.
  • In another small bowl or ramekin, mix together salt, pepper, and water. Stir to dissolve salt, and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large sauté pan on high heat, and add broccoli. Cook the broccoli in oil without stirring, for about 2 minutes, or until it just starts to develop brown spots on parts. Stir to toss and cook for another 1 minute. Add salt and pepper water to the pan, and cover quickly. Remove the pan from heat, and let broccoli steam for about 2 minutes, or until just tender, but still crisp.
  • Add the peanut mixture, basil, and nuts, and toss well to coat. If desired, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Slightly adapted from America's Test Kitchen
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