Side dishe for 4

Sesame Ginger Broccolini

Name: Sesame Ginger Broccolini
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb broccolini; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger; 1/2 tsp sesame oil; 1/2 tsp toasted sesame seeds; 1 pinch red pepper flakes

$2.75for 420 minServes 4

Broccolini cooks in butter with ginger and soy sauce, then finishes with sesame oil, seeds, and pepper flakes.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Broccoli, 1 lb$1.99/lb typical	1 lb	$1.99Typical price
	Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Fresh ginger, 0.25 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.10Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, a little$0.70/oz typical	a little	$0.03Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$2.75

Swaps

Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Soy sauceAsian sauces and pastesDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

20 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

Chinese Vegetarian Low-carb Budget Side dishes

Typical price

$0.69 per serving$2.75 for 4

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Ingredients

1 lb broccolini
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
1 pinch red pepper flakes

Steps

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the broccolini and 2 tablespoons water, cover, and cook for 6 minutes.
Uncover and cook for 4 minutes, turning often, until the broccolini is tender and lightly browned.
Stir in the soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes, then cook for 2 minutes.