Marinated Broccoli

Submitted by Brookelynne26

"From The Cleaner Plate Club"

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 large head broccoli
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

directions

1. Trim the broccoli of all but 1 inch of its stem. Cut into florets.
2. Steam the broccoli for about 5 minutes. You can use a steamer or fill a large pot with a couple inches of water and set a steaming basket over top and cover with a lid. Immediately place the steamed broccoli in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain the broccoli and set aside.
3. Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Add the garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Sir in the soy sauce, honey, vinegar, lemon juice, and zest. Remove from the heat and pour over broccoli, tossing to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, and up to 4 hours.
4. Garnish with cilantro, red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds.