Spicy Asian Broccoli

Tired of the same old dull and boring broccoli every time you make it?  Try this Asian-inspired version - the ginger, garlic, and crushed red pepper add a nice kick, and it's quick to make.

Start by sauteing crushed garlic, ginger paste, and crushed red pepper flakes in a little oil over medium-high heat.

Stir constantly so the garlic doesn't burn. After 30-60 seconds you'll start smelling the garlic and ginger.

That's when you'll add the chicken stock. Give everything a quick stir.

Immediately add the broccoli florets.

Lower the heat and cover the pan. Simmer until broccoli is crisp-tender. Serve.

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Spicy Asian Broccoli

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons peanut or canola oil

• 2 cloves garlic, crushed or minced

• 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger paste (or equal amount fresh grated ginger)

• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

• 1/2 cup chicken stock (try my simple homemade recipe)

• 3-4 cups bite-size broccoli florets

Directions

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes in oil for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.

2. Add chicken stock, stir to combine.

3. Add broccoli florets; lower heat and cover skillet.

4. Simmer until crisp-tender, about 7 minutes.

Wrinkled Asian-Style Green Beans

Have you ever eaten those additively delicious green beans found at Chinese buffets?  Well now you can make them in your very own kitchen.  I'm thrilled to be able to share this excellent recipe.

Wrinkled Asian-Style Green Beans

makes 6 servings

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound thin green beans, washed and trimmed (I like French Haricot Verts)

• 1 teaspoon peanut oil

• 1 tablespoon peanut oil

• 1 large clove garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon ginger paste (or fresh minced ginger)

• 2 scallions, sliced

• 1/2 teaspoon chili paste (like sambal oelek)

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 475F.

2. Toss the beans with 1 teaspoon of oil; place on a sheet pan and roast for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.

3. Remove from oven when they look shriveled and begin to brown; set aside.

4. In a large saute pan, heat remaining tablespoon of oil.

5. Saute garlic, ginger, and scallions for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.

6. Lower heat and add chili paste, soy sauce, and sesame oil.

7. Add precooked green beans and toss to coat. Serve.

Recipe adapted from Everyday Healthy Everyday Delicious