7 Minute Broccoli & Cauliflower - Recipe

Delight in a tantalising fusion of flavours with this Asian-inspired side dish featuring tender cauliflower and broccoli, perfectly paired with a zesty Asian dressing.

Prep time 10 min / Cooking time 7 min

INGREDIENTS

500g cauliflower & broccoli florets cut into bite-size pieces (leaves and stalks too!)
1 cup water
1 tsp salt
5cm ginger finely sliced
4 garlic cloves sliced
Asian Dressing
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp tamari (soy) sauce
1 tbsp white miso (optional)
1 tsp good chilli oil (my recipe link below)
1 lime zest and 1/2 lime juice to taste
1/2 bunch spring onions finely sliced (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large saucepan with a lid add the water, salt, pepper, ginger and garlic, bring to a simmer, add the florets and place the lid on, set your timer to 5 minutes and gently steam the veggies. TIP: the temp setting should be medium to high - you want the lid to sing a bit and the liquid to evaporate in the cooking time.

Meanwhile, make the sauce, toast the sesames in a small frying pan until golden, set aside. Into a medium serving bowl, add the sesame oil, olive oil, tamari (or soy), chilli oil (if using), zest of 1 lime and juice of 1/2, mix it all together and adjust the seasoning to your taste.

After 5 minutes, check the veggies by biting a bit of the stalks, it might be ready or you might decide to give it another 2 minutes. The florets will be ready when the water has evaporated and the veggies are soft but still with a bite to it.
Add the veggies to the sauce in the serving bowl, including the steamed garlic and ginger, mix well and top with spring onions if using. Enjoy!

Recipe by Adre's Kitchen

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