Sesame Broccoli with Cashews

Servings: 2 | Serving size: 1 cup

Cooking time: 30 minutes

This recipe can easily be multiplied and makes great leftovers.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces broccoli florets
• 1 quart water
• 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
• 1 ounces roasted unsalted cashew pieces
• 1 large shallot (finely minced)
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• to taste fresh ground black pepper
• 1 tsp. sesame seeds

Place the water in a saucepan fitted with a steamer basket and bring to a boil. Add the broccoli to the basket and steam, covered, 8 minutes.

Remove the broccoli from the saucepan and place on a plate to cool.

Place the sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add the cashews.

Cook, stirring frequently, for about 1 minute. Adjust the heat so they don't brown.

Add the shallots and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.

Add the broccoli, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes.

Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the dish and serve immediately.