ABOUT THE RECIPE:

This simple Broccoli with Sweet Tamari-Onion Sauce recipe is a fancy and flavorful way to serve broccoli. Serve this dish on the side to add a refreshing pop-of-green to just about any entrée.

Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS:

1 large head broccoli, washed and cut into bite-size florets
1 tablespoon tamari
1 tablespoon brown sugar, Sucanat or maple sugar
1 tablespoon minced sweet onion
1 large clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper, seeded and diced (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Fit a medium sauce pan with a steamer basket, and bring two inches of water to a boil. Add the broccoli and optional diced red pepper, cover, and steam for 10 to 12 minutes until crisp-tender. Transfer to a medium bowl.

Meanwhile, put the tamari, maple sugar, onion, and garlic in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Pour the sauce over the hot broccoli and optional sweet pepper and stir gently to coat. Serve warm.

NOTE: The Sweet Tamari-Onion Sauce sauce tastes great served over steamed kale, too!