Roasted Broccoli with Sesame Garlic Orange Sauce
Ingredients
1 cup of orange juice (approximately 2 oranges)
2 lbs. Of broccoli crowns
¾ cup of brown sugar
1 teaspoon of ground ginger
2 teaspoons of red chili flakes (add more for a spicier sauce)
1 tablespoon of rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons of soy sauce
½ tablespoon of sesame oil
2 cloves of garlic
2 tablespoons of cornstarch
Salt + pepper to taste
Sesame seeds
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment or tin foil. Coat with oil and add broccoli. Generously cover with salt and pepper and roast until slightly crispy.
In a saucepan add 2 cloves of minced garlic and sesame oil. Heat over medium/low heat until fragrant. Add orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Add chili flakes and slowly whisk in cornstarch until desired thickness is reached. Remove from heat.
To serve, mix broccoli with sauce and top with sesame seeds.