Broccoli w/ Sesame Seeds & Red Pepper Flakes

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons sesame seeds
• 3⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3⁄4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
• 1 1⁄4 lbs broccoli, rinsed,cut into florets
• 1  tablespoon  toasted  sesame oil

Directions

1. Toast sesame seeds in heavy small skillet over medium heat until golden, about 5 minutes.
2. Set aside 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds.
3. Place remaining sesame seeds in mortal and pestle.
4. Add salt and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; grind coarsely.
5. Set sesame-red pepper mixture aside.
6. Ten minutes before serving, put broccoli in a microwave safe covered dish.
7. Cook for 2 minutes and let sit for 5 minutes.
8. Transfer to large bowl.
9. Add oil, 1 tablespoon reserved sesame seeds, remaining 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, and 2 teaspoons sesame-red pepper mixture; toss to combine.
10. Serve, passing remaining sesame-red pepper mixture separately.