Broccoli With Black Bean-Garlic Sauce

The bold taste of black bean-garlic sauce mellows into a rich and warming glaze in this fast Asian-style dish. From Eatingwell.com NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 53 calories; 3 g fat (0 g sat, 2 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 6 g carbohydrate; 2 g protein; 2 g fiber; 133 mg sodium.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1⁄2 cup water, divided
• 1  teaspoon  rice wine vinegar or 1  teaspoon white wine vinegar
• 1  teaspoon cornstarch
• 2  teaspoons  black bean garlic sauce (see Ingredient note)
• 2  teaspoons canola oil
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 4  cups broccoli florets

Directions

1. Toast sesame seeds in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until lightly browned and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
3. Mix 1/4 cup water, vinegar and cornstarch in a small bowl.
4. Add black bean sauce and stir until smooth.
5. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or stir-fry pan over medium-high heat.
6. Add garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
7. Add broccoli and stir to coat.
8. Add the remaining 1/4 cup water; cover and steam just until the broccoli is tender-crisp, 1 to 3 minutes.
9. Push broccoli to the sides and pour the sauce mixture in the center.
10. Stir until the sauce begins to thicken, about 1 minute.
11. Stir in the broccoli to coat.
12. Serve immediately, sprinkled with the sesame seeds.