Diabetic Recipe: Broccoli Garlic Sauce

Broccoli Garlic Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 large bunch fresh broccoli, about 1 1/3 pounds
• 1 bunch scallions (6 to 7)
• 3 large cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce (40 percent less salt)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon SPLENDA® Granular
• 1 tablespoon minced cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Procedures:

1. Trim broccoli and cut into florets (retain about 60% of the bunch). Rinse broccoli, shake off excess water and place in 3-quart microwave-safe casserole dish. Set aside.
2. Slice white scallion bulbs into rings and mince garlic. Stir together scallions, garlic, beef broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, SPLENDA® Granular and cilantro.
3. Pour sauce over broccoli, cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes.
4. Stir broccoli, replace cover, and microwave on high for 3 minutes or until broccoli is desired texture and sauce has thickened to coat broccoli. Stir in sesame oil and serve hot.

Makes 4 serving.