Broccoli is given a spark of heat in this speedy preparation. This is a good way to complement Asian-style rice, noodle, or tofu dishes.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4

　　2 large or 3 medium broccoli crowns

　　1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

　　1 tablespoon dark sesame oil

　　2 tablespoons white wine or water

　　1 tablespoon natural granulated sugar

　　2 teaspoons sesame seeds

　　Dried red pepper flakes

　　

Step 1

Cut the broccoli crowns into bite-size florets.

　　

Step 2

Gently heat the soy sauce, oil, and wine in a medium skillet. Stir in the sugar. Add the broccoli and stir quickly to coat. Turn the heat to medium high and cover.

　　

Step 3

Steam until the broccoli is bright green and just tender-crisp, about 3 minutes. Uncover and stir-fry until any liquid remaining in the skillet is reduced. Stir in the sesame seeds, season with red pepper flakes to taste, and serve.

　　

nutrition information

Step 4

Calories: 90

　　

Step 5

Total Fat: 4.5g

　　

Step 6

Protein: 4g

　　

Step 7

Carbohydrates: 10g

　　

Step 8

Fiber: 3.5g

　　

Step 9

Sodium: 165mg

　　Reprinted with permission from Vegan Express: Featuring 160 Recipes for Quick, Delicious, and Healthy Meals by Nava Atlas. Copyright © 2008 by Nava Atlas. Excerpted by permission of Broadway, a division of Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.Nava Atlas is the author of nine cookbooks, including The Vegetarian Family Cookbook, The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet, and Vegetarian Soups for All Seasons. She lives in the Hudson Valley region of New York with her husband and two teenage sons (all vegans).