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Sesame Spinach and Broccoli

3.7

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

1/2 bunch broccoli (about 1/2 pound)
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1 bunch spinach (about 1 pound)
2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil

Preparation

  1. Cut broccoli into 1-inch flowerets and cut stems lengthwise into 2 x 1/4-inch sticks. Mince garlic. In a dry 10-inch heavy skillet toast sesame seeds over moderate heat, stirring, until golden and transfer to a small bowl. In skillet heat vegetable oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook broccoli, garlic, and red pepper flakes, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is crisp-tender, about 7 minutes. Add spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and toss vegetables with sesame oil, seeds, and salt to taste.

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