This recipe spotlights broccoli, which is a nutritional powerhouse. While I typically just roast broccoli with some avocado oil, salt, and pepper (which is amazing by the way), this method is still incredibly simple, yet the flavors are bold and complex! You should whip this up if you’re ever pining for Chinese food - it will satisfy your cravings without leaving you feeling gross afterwards.
Pictured here without the sesame seeds (didn’t have them on hand!)
Ingredients:
2 large heads of broccoli (or 3 small ones), cut into bite size florets
2 Tablespoons avocado oil
1 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 Tablespoons liquid aminos (or soy sauce)
1 2 inch piece of ginger, grated
1 Tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
Whisk together avocado oil, sesame oil, liquid aminos, and ginger in a large mixing bowl.
Add florets and mix all together
Place on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes (or until slightly charred)
Garnish with sesame seeds and serve
Health Benefits of Broccoli:
Broccoli has a high fiber content, which helps keep you full and aids in digestion. The fiber, along with some potent phytochemicals, helps rid your body of toxins (helps to remove free radicals).
It is one of the best sources of chromium (one serving is 53% of your daily value), which helps the body manage blood sugar levels
It contains 42% of your daily value of folate per serving, which helps with the development of the brain and nervous system
Broccoli is packed with vitamin K (helps with blood clotting, bone metabolism, and regulating blood calcium levels) and vitamin C (supports immune function)
Broccoli sprouts are thought to be one of the top cancer-fighting foods!
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