Portion Size: ½ cup broccoli 

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients	Notes:
4 cups broccoli (fresh or frozen)	Washed, trimmed  and cut
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lite soy sauce
½ teaspoon ground ginger

Directions:

Steps:	Directions:	Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1	Heat oil in a large skillet on medium high heat.
2	Add broccoli and stir to coat broccoli with oil.
3	Cover and cook for 2 or 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
4	Mix water, vinegar, lemon juice, soy sauce and ginger.
5	Pour over broccoli.
6	Stir, cover, reduce heat to medium and cook 3 more minutes or until desired tenderness.	Cook until internal temperature reaches 135°F.
7	Place on serving dish. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, toss. Serve immediately.

Variations: Broccoli can be steamed, braised, microwaved, roasted, stir fry. May add choice of herbs or spices for flavor. 

Broccoli, Steamed: In a microwave safe dish, add 4 cups broccoli and 1 tablespoon water. Cook covered on high for 3-7 minutes until tender crisp. This may also be cooked in a steamer. 

Broccoli, Roasted with Lemon: Drizzle 4 cups broccoli with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Toss with 2 minced garlic cloves and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Roast in 425 degree oven for 15-20 minutes until tender. 

Broccoli, Roasted with Parmesan: Drizzle 4 cups broccoli with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Toss with 2 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan. Roast in 425 degree oven for 15-20 minutes until tender.