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Chilli and sesame broccoli

Name: Chilli and sesame broccoli
Yield: For 2-4 people
Cuisine: British recipes
Ingredients: 400g tenderstem or purple sprouting broccoli, trimmed; A knob of butter; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced; 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped; 1 tbsp soy sauce; Sesame, pumpkin and sunflower seeds (we like Munchy Seeds Pumpkin Mix from Waitrose and Tesco)

Published: 28 Feb 09
Updated: 18 Mar 24

A side of chilli and sesame broccoli works wonders with griddled steak or grilled chicken and a dash of sweet chilli sauce.

Easy
March 2009

Test kitchen approved

For 2-4 people
Ready in 10 minutes

A side of chilli and sesame broccoli works wonders with griddled steak or grilled chicken and a dash of sweet chilli sauce.

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Ingredients

400g tenderstem or purple sprouting broccoli, trimmed
A knob of butter
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, finely sliced
1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
1 tbsp soy sauce
Sesame, pumpkin and sunflower seeds (we like Munchy Seeds Pumpkin Mix from Waitrose and Tesco)

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Method

Steam broccoli for 3-4 minutes until almost tender, then refresh under cold water. Heat a knob of butter and sesame oil in a pan and gently cook the garlic and chilli for a couple of minutes.
Add the broccoli to the pan with the soy sauce and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until hot. Sprinkle with sesame, pumpkin and sunflower seeds before serving.