Chinese Broccoli with Black Bean Sauce and Garlic
Chinese broccoli tastes like a cross between broccoli and broccoli rabe. It has a slight bitterness that pairs well with the sweetness in black bean sauce.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb. Chinese broccoli, ends trimmed and stalks peeled
- 2 Tbs. canola oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
- 1 1/2 Tbs. black bean garlic sauce
- 1/2 tsp. sugar
Preparation
1. Bring large pot of water to a boil. Blanch broccoli 1 to 2 minutes, or until bright green. Rinse under cold water to stop cooking, and drain well.
2. Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, and sauté 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic, and cook 1 minute, or until fragrant. Stir in black bean sauce and sugar, and sauté 2 to 3 minutes more, or until broccoli is crisp-tender.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 130
- Carbohydrate Content 13 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 8 g
- Fiber Content 3 g
- Protein Content 4 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0.5 g
- Sodium Content 141 mg
- Sugar Content 1 g