Sautéed Broccoli with Peanut Sauce

By jeknudson

Ingredients

• 8 cups broccoli florets (2-inch pieces)
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 1 cup sliced red bell pepper
• ½ cup sliced yellow onion
• 3 medium cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 tablespoons smooth natural peanut butter
• 2 ½ tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Details

Adapted from eatingwell.com

Preparation

Step 1

Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket. Add broccoli, cover and cook until tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, onion and garlic; cook, stirring often, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the steamed broccoli and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Whisk peanut butter, tamari, vinegar, sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth. Stir into the vegetables. Cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.