This Steamed Broccoli with Lime Dressing recipe is especially great with asian cuisine, but still refreshing with any meal. If you don’t like sesame oil, try melted butter in its place. Make sure to serve hot!
This is just a simple way to make plain steamed broccoli taste amazing! Vegetables are not always my kids favorite part of dinner but adding some fun flavors will help!
Other great Broccoli Recipes here.
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Steamed Broccoli with Lime Dressing
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 lbs broccoli (1 large bunch)
- 1 T lime juice
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- coarse salt
Instructions
- In a large pot fitted with a steamer basket, bring one inch of water to a boil; add broccoli in a single layer. Cover and steam until tender, about five minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together lime juice and sesame oil; season with salt. Add broccoli to dressing, toss lightly to coat. Serve immediately.
(Thanks to Erin’s friend, Katherine Fields, for this recipe).
Funny…I almost made the Green Beans with Honey Cashew Sauce. Definitely excited to try some of those recipes you mentioned. I have to say, although Bart wasn't a fan, the rest of us thought it was good. Consequently some of Bart's most favorite recipes have come from you girls. Definitely going to give your other sides a try. 99% of everything you've posted is so so good! Thanks for sharing, and by the way, I noticed you've posted some grilling/meat recipes that I'm also anxious to try also. By the way, although I don't eat chocolate…my family thought your trifle was awesome at Logan's blessing. As far as my broccoli changing color…I probably shouldn't have mentioned that…now you know that I'm still trying to graduate from amateur status in cooking world:).
Hi Bartmelis,
I'm sorry this recipe didn't turn out for you! It does have a very distinctive flavor with the sesame oil. That makes me laugh that your husband didn't like it. Mine wasn't a huge fan, either. I, on the other hand, totally loved it. It was the first thing I ate on my plate, and it was so good. I did notice that when I had seconds (and the broccoli was cooled off at that point)it wasn't as good. So I think this is one of those recipes that is best fresh and warm. I didn't have a problem with the broccoli changing color. I am not sure why that happened? If you didn't love it, I wouldn't serve it with company. There are too many other good recipes out there. Try the Green Beans with Honey Cashew Sauce, Zuchini Tomato Bake, or Baked Asparagus with Balsamic Butter Sauce. They would all be great company side dishes. 🙂 Sorry I am not more help!
I made this tonight as a side for my husband's b-day dinner. My kids loved it, and I thought it was pretty good. My husband didn't really care for it, and he loves broccoli. The flavor wasn't too bad, in fact, it grows on you after a few bites. The main problem was that I put the dressing on half of the broccoli I cooked, and that half turned a horrible paled out olive green color, as if I'd really over-cooked the broccoli. I don't know if the lime juice caused some sort of reaction? The broccoli without the dressing looked fresh and bright green and vibrant. Is this normal? Is this why you serve it immediately? We did wait a few minutes for our meat to come off the grill. I'm a little nervous about trying this one out on company. However, as you know…I think Sisters' Cafe is the best!
Sound’s great I love broccoli…
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Oooooh this makes even brocolli sound good! 🙂 I haven’t bought brocolli for months (I know I’m terrible) but I will now for sure!
I was hoping you would know! I love the way Applebee’s does their broccoli.
Hmmm… I don’t know about Applebee’s. If you find out, let me know.
Is this the same way that Applebee’s makes their broccoli?
Oh Yummy! Looks great and will have to try this very soon.