Roasted Broccoli With Sesame Dressing Recipes

Steps:

• In a bowl, toss the broccoli with the olive oil until it is coated well. Roast in a jellyroll pan at 500 degrees, turning it occasionally with tongs, for 10-12 minutes or until crisp tender.
• While the broccoli is roasting, in a blender or food processor, blend the lemon juice, sesame oil, soy sauce, vegetable oil, sesame seeds, ginger, garlic and sugar until the dressing is smooth.
• Transfer broccoli to a serving dish and pour the dressing over it.

Steps:

• Toast sesame seeds in heavy small skillet over medium heat until golden, about 5 minutes.
• Set aside 1 tbs toasted sesame seeds.
• Place remaining sesame seeds in a spice grinder.
• Add salt and 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper; grind coarsely.
• Set sesame-red pepper mixture aside.
• Steam broccoli until crisp-tender, about 7 minutes.
• Transfer to large bowl.
• Add oil, 1 tbs reserved sesame seeds, remaining 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper and 2 tsp sesame-red pepper mixture; toss to combine.
• Serve, passing remaining sesame-red pepper mixture separately.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and prepare an ice bath.
• While the water comes to a boil, in a small nonstick skillet over low heat, refresh the toasted sesame seeds, stirring frequently, until oils are released and seeds are warmed through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a mortar and pestle and grind until half the seeds are coarsely crushed. Alternatively, pulse once or twice in a food processor until half of the seeds are crushed.
• Transfer sesame seeds to a large bowl and add the oil, miso, soy sauce and vinegar; mix or whisk well.
• Once the water is boiling, blanch the broccoli by cooking it until bright green, about 1 minute, then drain and transfer to the ice water to cool. Drain well and pat dry.
• Add the cooked broccoli to the dressing, season with salt and pepper and toss to evenly coat. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate and serve chilled.