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Exploring the Perfect Pairing - Broccoli and Tahini Lemon Dressing


A table set with a bowl of broccoli florets, a cut up lemon, a bowl of sauce and a wooden server


Need to change up your broccoli offerings? Here's a fab little recipe that would go down well as a side dish with practically anything! Make double the amount of dressing and drizzle over roasted kumara too!

 

Sesame Broccoli with Tahini Lemon Dressing


Prep time 15-20 mins

Cooking time 10-15 mins

Serves 6


  • 1 large or 2 small heads broccoli (approx 800g)

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp light soy sauce (or tamari if gluten free)

  • 1 tsp sesame oil

  • 1 Tbsp sesame seeds, toasted


Dressing:-

  • 2 Tbsp tahini (sesame paste)

  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tsp light soy sauce

  • 1 tsp sesame oil

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp honey


  • Chop the broccoli into small florets. Steam until tender and then refresh under cold water. Drain well and place into a serving bowl. Add the olive oil, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sesame seeds and toss to combine


  • Put the dressing ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine, checking it is to your taste, and adjusting seasoning as necessary.


  • Chop the broccoli into small florets. Steam until tender and then refresh under cold water. Drain well and place into a serving bowl. Add the olive oil, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sesame seeds and toss to combine.


 

Let me know in the comments below if you have a go at making this.

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