Five Flavor Broccoli with Almonds

Recipe by Steven Petusevsky

Ingredients

1head broccoli, cut into florets and stems peeled

2teaspoons canola oil

1teaspoon Asian sesame oil

2-- garlic cloves, minced

2teaspoons minced ginger root

1/4cup sliced almonds

2teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce or to tamari

Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add broccoli and cook 2 minutes until tender. Immediately drain and rinse with ice-cold water to preserve bright green color. Can be done up to two days before finishing dish.
When ready to serve, heat oils in a saute pan or skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger and almonds. Saute 1 minute until mixture is lightly browned. Add blanched broccoli and mix well. Sprinkle soy sauce over all and serve.