Side dishe for 4

Sesame Orange Broccoli

Name: Sesame Orange Broccoli
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: kosher salt; 12 oz broccoli; 1/2 tbsp corn starch; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; 1/4 tsp orange zest; 2 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce; 1/2 tsp grated ginger; 1 clove garlic; 1/2 tsp sesame oil; 1 scallion; 1/2 tsp sesame seeds; red pepper flakes (optional)

$2.52for 415 minServes 4

Broccoli steams briefly, then gets coated in a bright orange-soy sauce with sesame and ginger.

Photo: skinnytaste.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Broccoli, 0.75 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.75 lb	$1.49Typical price
	Juice, 2 oz$0.04/oz typical	2 oz	$0.08Typical price
	Oranges, a little$1.49/lb typical	a little	$0.01Typical price
	Fresh ginger, a little$0.40/oz typical	a little	$0.02Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Green onions, a little$1.19 each typical	a little	$0.17Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, a little$0.70/oz typical	a little	$0.03Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$2.52

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Salt and pepperCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSoy sauceAsian sauces and pastesDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

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

Chinese Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Budget Side dishes

Typical price

$0.63 per serving$2.52 for 4

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Ingredients

kosher salt
12 oz broccoli
1/2 tbsp corn starch
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 tsp orange zest
2 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
1/2 tsp grated ginger
1 clove garlic
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1 scallion
1/2 tsp sesame seeds
red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps

Whisk orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large skillet, add the broccoli, cover, and steam for 5 minutes.
Drain the broccoli and return it to the skillet over medium heat.
Pour in the orange sauce and cook for 2 minutes, stirring, until glossy and thickened.
Top with sliced scallion, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes if using.