Diabetic Broccoli In Garlic Sauce
- 1 bunch fresh broccoli
- 1 bunch scallion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce (40 percent less salt)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute (or other measure-for-measure sugar substitute)
- 1 tablespoon minced cilantro or 2 -3 tablespoons recaito (Recaito is a delicious cilantro-based seasoning sauce, usually found near other Mexican seasonings/s)
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 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.
- Slice white scallion bulbs into rings and mince garlic.
- Stir together scallions, garlic, beef broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, Splenda and Recaito or cilantro.
- Pour sauce over broccoli, cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes.
- 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.
fresh broccoli, scallion, garlic, beef broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, splenda sugar substitute, cilantro, sesame oil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/diabetic-broccoli-in-garlic-sauce-25216 (may not work)