Low Carb Sweet and Sour Sesame Broccoli

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  • prep time

    prep time

    8 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    12 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    20 min

Low Carb Sweet and Sour Sesame Broccoli

This deliciously simple stir fried broccoli is coated in a sweet, sour and spicy dressing of maple flavored syrup, dried chili flakes, sesame oil and topped with crunchy sesame seeds.

This is a great side dish to accompany sweet and sour pork, chicken or seafood.

  • Net Carbs

    6 g

  • Fiber

    10.9 g

  • Total Carbs

    29.2 g

  • Protein

    6.9 g

  • Fats

    7.3 g

179 cals

Low Carb Sweet and Sour Sesame Broccoli

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Ingredients

  • Broccoli Florets

    Broccoli Florets

    3 cups

  • Lime Juice, Fresh

    Lime Juice, Fresh

    2 teaspoon

  • Maple Flavored Syrup by Lakanto

    Maple Flavored Syrup by Lakanto

    1 tablespoon

  • Tamari Sauce

    Tamari Sauce

    1 tablespoon

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    1 clove

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    1 tablespoon

  • Sesame Oil

    Sesame Oil

    1 teaspoon

  • Sesame Seeds

    Sesame Seeds

    1 teaspoon, whole pieces

  • Hot Chili Pepper, Dried, With Seeds

    Hot Chili Pepper, Dried, With Seeds

    1 teaspoon

Recipe Steps

steps 5

20 min

  • Step 1

    Add the broccoli to a pan of boiling water. Simmer for 4-5 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Heat the olive oil in a skillet or wok over a low/medium heat. Thinly slice the garlic and sweat gently until tender. Add the broccoli and increase the heat to medium and stir fry for a minute to brown the edges a little.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Whilst the broccoli is cooking, whisk together the syrup, tamari, sesame oil, lime juice and chili flakes.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Pour half the sweet and sour dressing over the broccoli and stir fry for a minute more.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Drizzle the broccoli with the remaining dressing and scatter with sesame seeds to serve.
    Step 5