Broccoli with Tahini

Makes 4 servings. 

Nutritious, easy and readily available all year broccoli is a nice accompaniment to poultry, meat or fish.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 medium bunches broccoli, about 1½ pounds

DRESSING:

• 3 tablespoons extra- virgin olive oil

• 1-2 tablespoons tahini

• 2 tablespoons lime juice

• 1 teaspoon maple syrup

• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

• ¼ cup roasted, unsalted cashews, coarsely chopped

PREPARATION:

1. Combine the dressing ingredients in a medium bowl.  

2. Cut the florets into small  pieces, peel and cut the stems thinly. Rinse.

3. Steam the broccoli for about 3-minutes or until al dente, firm to the bite. 

4. Add the broccoli to the dressing and combine well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Broccoli Rice

Makes 4 servings. 

Another simple preparation of this vitamin rich vegetable.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 medium bunch broccoli, about 1 ½ pounds

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

• 1-2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• Kosher salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 1 tablespoon lime juice, approximately

PREPARATION:

1. Cut away most of the broccoli stems. Cut broccoli florets into small pieces and rinse .

2. Chop finely in 2 BATCHES, in a food processor fitted with the steel blade. The consistency of the broccoli should resemble rice. 

3. Heat the sesame oil and the olive oil in a wok or skillet add the broccoli and sauté, covered,   over medium high heat, stirring from time to time  for about 3 minutes.  The broccoli rice should be soft and fluffy.  

4. Season to taste with salt, pepper and lime juice.