Broccoli or Cauliflower with a Soy-Lemon Dressing

Hey Jude's Note:

This is another great, easy, tasty, healthy recipe that I adapted from A Spoonful of Ginger by Nina Simonds.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 lbs broccoli or 2 lbs cauliflower (about 2 bunches broccoli)

Soy-Lemon Dressing

• 3 -4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 ½ tablespoons sugar

Directions:

1. Using a sharp paring knife, peel the tough skin from the broccoli stems and cut away the stem ends.
2. Cut off the florets and cut the peeled stems on the diagonal into 1 1/2-inch thick sections.
3. Separate the larger florets so that all are approximately the same size.
4. If cooking cauliflower, remove any leaves and break or cut into florets, about 1 1/2 inches wide.
5. Arrange the broccoli or cauliflower in a steamer tray, or on a plate set on a rack.
6. Fill a wok or pot with several inches of water and heat to boiling.
7. Place the vegetable over the boiling water and steam 6-8 minutes, or until tender.
8. I like my veggies crisp tender so I steam mine just a few minutes.
9. Steam them till they're the way you like, check after 3-4 minutes.
10. Drain any water from the broccoli or cauliflower.
11. Put the vegetable in a serving bowl, add the dressing, toss lightly and serve.

Reviews

[dale!]

This was really good! I used all broccoli, steamed in a saucepan. Then I removed the water and put everything together in the saucepan to warm the dressing and melt the sugar. Yummy, thanks!

[Jen T]

Great, easy & nice blend of flavours. I used all broccoli. I must admit I too did it the easy way like Dale..LOL Can see this dressing being used on other things, like a green salad for a change from french dressing. Thanks for posting, Cheers

[Chef*Lee]

This is good stuff! I added a bit more sugar to balance the lemon and soy sauce out to my taste and a little fresh ginger on the side. Love the tanginess that this sauce gives to the cauliflower especially!!! We really liked these vegetables, will make again, thanks!!