Low-Carb Asian Spiced Broccoli

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By Naomi Sherman, updated August 11 2020
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Broccoli has to be one of my favourite vegetables and I’m so happy that it is keto compliant.

I’m a huge fan of perfectly steamed broccoli, with a sprinkle of salt, but you can only serve that up so many times before you start to get that look.

This low-carb broccoli combines sweet, salty and spicy Asian flavours with the deep earthy flavour that you get from roasting broccoli.

I have left the chili flakes as a garnish, as I can’t tolerate any spice. But if you’re okay with it, feel free to add the chilli to the dressing mixture. Enjoy!

0 days, 0 hours, 20 minutes

Hands-on 5 minutes Overall 20-25 minutes

Allergy information for Low-Carb Asian Spiced Broccoli

✔ Gluten free

✔ Dairy free

✔ Egg free

✔ Nut free

✔ Pork free

✔ Avocado free

✔ Fish free

✔ Shellfish free

Pescatarian

Vegetarian

Vegan

Nutritional values (per serving)

Net carbs6.4 grams

Protein4.1 grams

Fat10.3 grams

Calories138 kcal

Calories from carbs 19%, protein 12%, fat 69%

Total carbs10.2 gramsFiber3.8 gramsSugars2.3 gramsSaturated fat1.4 gramsSodium95 mg(4% RDA)Magnesium34 mg(8% RDA)Potassium432 mg(22% EMR)

Ingredients (makes 6 servings)

2 medium broccoli (800 g/ 1.8 lb)
3 tbsp coconut aminos (45 ml)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
¹/₂ tsp ground ginger
¹/₄ cup extra virgin olive oil (60 ml)
¹/₂ tsp chile flakes
1 tbsp sesame seeds (9 g/ 0.3 oz)
Optional: 2 tsp low-carb sweetener of choice (Sukrin Gold, Erythritol or Swerve work best)
Optional: 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 180 °C/ 355 °F (fan assisted), or 200 °C/ 400 °F (conventional). Cut your broccoli into bite sized florets and place into a large mixing bowl.
Place all of the remaining ingredients, apart from the chile flakes, into a smaller bowl and whisk well to create dressing.
Pour the over the broccoli and toss well until the florets are coated.
Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes. You want a bit of char, but you don’t want to burn the broccoli, so keep an eye on it.
Garnish with chilli flakes and/or extra sesame seeds.
Store in the refrigerator, in a covered container, for up to 4 days.

Ingredient nutritional breakdown (per serving)

Net carbs	Protein	Fat	Calories
Broccoli, broccolini, fresh
5.4 g	3.8 g	0.5 g	45 kcal
Coconut aminos (substitute to soy sauce)
0.5 g	0 g	0 g	2 kcal
Garlic, fresh
0.2 g	0 g	0 g	1 kcal
Ginger (ground, dried), spices
0.1 g	0 g	0 g	1 kcal
Olive oil, extra virgin
0 g	0 g	9 g	80 kcal
Peppers, chile (chili), flaked and dried, spices
0.1 g	0.1 g	0.1 g	1 kcal
Sesame seeds
0.2 g	0.3 g	0.7 g	9 kcal
Total per serving
6.4 g	4.1 g	10.3 g	138 kcal