Jade Green Broccoli Recipe

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Jade Green Broccoli
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lbs broccoli
  • 1 tbsp corn oil (or any neutral oil)
  • 1 tsp freshly grated gingerroot
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 cup water chestnut, sliced (if using canned water chestnuts, rinse and drain well)
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 3 tbsp gin

Directions:

  1. Cut broccoli up into florets. Slice stems.
  2. Bring a pot of salted water to boiling. Blanch the broccoli for about 2 minutes but no longer than 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside to drain.
  3. Heat the corn oil in a wok on medium-high heat. Add the ginger and garlic and sautè for about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn! (Reduce heat if necessary.).
  4. Add the drained broccoli, black pepper and water chestnuts to the wok. Stir fry 1-2 minutes.
  5. In a small glass bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar and sesame oil. Add to the broccoli.
  6. Add the gin, cover wok and cook 1 minute.
  7. Transfer to a platter and serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 87.01 Kcal (364 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.04g 3%
Sodium 407.55mg 17%
Potassium 309.21mg 7%
Total Carbs 11.96g 4%
Sugars 5.63g 23%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g 12%
Protein 3.49g 7%
Vitamin C 76.1mg 127%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 46mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 73.59 Kcal (308 kJ)
Calories from fat 15.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.73g 3%
Sodium 344.69mg 17%
Potassium 261.52mg 7%
Total Carbs 10.11g 4%
Sugars 4.76g 23%
Dietary Fiber 2.62g 12%
Protein 2.95g 7%
Vitamin C 64.3mg 127%
Iron 0.9mg 6%
Calcium 38.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.3
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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