A good side dish should be able to stand on its own. This green recipe for Asian style Broccoli and Garlic Lemon Brussel Sprout can serve both as a complementary dish or a dish on its own. We will break this down in two sections, taking care of the broccoli and the the brussel sprouts.
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You will need:
- 1 bunch of broccoli
- 2 tbs of canola oil
- 1 tbs of sesame oil
- 1 tbs of soy sauce
- 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
- 1 tbs roasted sesame seeds
- 1 tbs sesame oil ( optional)
- medium wok
Heat the wok over medium heat and pour in canola oil and sliced garlic. Let cook for about two minutes. Make sure that the thin garlic slices are prone to burning, which will make your dish taste bitter.
Cut the broccoli stem and chop in small pieces. Toss it in the wok and cook for 15 minutes or until the broccoli begins to soften. Then, simmer down, add soy sauce and sesame oil and stir frequently for another 5-7 minutes. Sprinkle olive oil and the roasted sesame seeds and transfer your dish in a serving bowl.
Now, let’s move on to our second part of the dish, consisting of brussel sprouts.
You will need:
- 5 cups brussel sprouts, rinsed and dried, sliced in half
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tbs virgin olive oil
- 2 tbs fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup pure lemon zest for serving
- ½ salt
- 1 tbs black ground pepper
- 1 tbs paprika
While you’re waiting for the broccoli to soften, preheat the oven at 400.
Add brussel sprouts and garlic in a bowl, drizzle with olive oil and 2 tbs of lemon juice then toss them in an oven resistant bowl.
Add the seasonings ( salt, pepper paprika ) and bake in for about 30 minutes, or until golden.
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You will need:
- 4 cups of probiotic yoghurt
- raw sunflower seeds
- green onion
- fresh dill ( ½ cup)
- 1 tbs lemon zest
- black ground pepper
- 1 medium cucumber
- 2 garlic cloves
Pour the yoghurt into a large ceramic bowl.
Mince the green onions, garlic and cucumber, chop the dill, add pepper to taste and sprinkle with raw sunflower seeds ( these will add a crunchy texture). Drizzle with lemon zest, mix well and store in the refrigerator. Serve cold.
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