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    Recipes » Recipes » Lunch & Dinner

    Broccoli and Edamame with Sesame Dressing

    Last updated - July 15, 2021; Published - August 26, 2016 By Rhian Williams 6 Comments

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    This Broccoli and Edamame with Sesame Dressing is a quick, easy and delicious side dish that will compliment almost any meal.

    Broccoli and Edamame with Sesame Dressing

    First, let's talk about the Sesame Dressing. It's inspired by this sesame dressing that I always buy when I'm in Japan. The dressing is creamy, salty-sweet and incredibly moreish.

    I use it for absolutely anything green (lettuce leaves, cucumber, French beans, broccoli, spinach, the list goes on...). Basically, everything becomes 100 times more delicious drizzled (i.e. drowned) with this sesame dressing.

    However, it's not the healthiest of condiments as it sometimes contains a lot of sugar and MSG too. So, I decided to make a version of it at home, which turns out cheaper and healthier.

    My version here requires just 6 easy-to-find ingredients and comes together in just a couple of minutes.

    The quantity of ingredients I've listed in the recipe here means you'll make more of the dressing than you'll need, but leftovers keep in a sealed jar in the fridge for a couple of weeks, and you can use it enhance the flavour of so many things!

    It's delicious drizzled over any type of salad or any steamed veggies of choice.

    My favourite vegetable to use for this sesame dressing is probably tenderstem broccoli, as the little broccoli florets soak up so much delicious sesame flavour.

    I absolutely love edamame and have used it for lots of things, including pesto, risotto and a Japanese-style carbonara sauce, so I decided to add it to this salad too.

    Its nutty flavour pairs deliciously with the rich sesame aromas in the dressing, and it also adds extra protein and fibre.

    This dish is also vegan, gluten-free and incredibly healthy. It can be enjoyed hot or cold, so it's really easy to make in advance too.

    This Broccoli and Edamame with Sesame Dressing goes really well with dishes such as:

    • Japanese-Style Mapo Tofu
    • Scrambled Teriyaki Tofu Onigirazu
    • Muffin Tin Sushi Cups

    For more delicious side dishes, check out my:

    • Miso Seaweed Salad
    • Wok-Fried Greens

    If you try out this recipe or anything else from my blog, I’d really love to hear any feedback! Please give it a rating, leave a comment, or tag a photo #rhiansrecipes on Instagram! Thank you.

    Broccoli and Edamame with Sesame Dressing

    Broccoli and Edamame with Sesame Dressing (Vegan + GF)

    This Broccoli and Edamame with Sesame Dressing is a quick, easy and delicious side dish that will compliment almost any meal. 
    4.70 from 10 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Japanese
    Keyword: broccoli with sesame, edamame salad, japanese sesame dressing
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 110kcal
    Author: Rhian Williams

    Ingredients

    • 2 handfuls of tenderstem broccoli (broccolini)
    • 2 handfuls of edamame (I use frozen edamame)

    For the dressing: (makes 220ml/just less than 1 cup)

    • 1 tablespoon agave syrup (or sub any other sweetener)
    • 1 tablespoon tahini
    • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
    • 5 tablespoons tamari (or soy sauce if not gluten-free)
    • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, crushed
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

    Instructions

    • If using frozen edamame, boil it in a saucepan according to instructions on packet
    • Drain and place in a bowl once done
    • Put the broccoli in the same saucepan with a small amount of water and turn up the heat until the water starts to boil. Then turn down the heat, keep a lid on and steam for around 5 minutes until the broccoli is cooked but retains a little bite
    • Drain and add to the bowl with the edamame

    For the dressing:

    • Place all ingredients for the dressing in a bowl and mix very well 
    • Pour 2-3 tablespoons of the dressing over the broccoli and edamame and toss together

    Notes

    Leftover sesame dressing is delicious drizzled over any type of salad or any steamed veggies of choice. 
    Nutrition Facts
    Broccoli and Edamame with Sesame Dressing (Vegan + GF)
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 110
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Molly

      April 30, 2018 at 2:07 pm

      5 stars
      Made this today and it was amazing, the sesame dressing adds so much flavour!

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        April 30, 2018 at 2:28 pm

        Thank you!

    2. Cathrine gajewski

      August 08, 2019 at 8:12 am

      5 stars
      Thank you. I've been looking for q good protein salad that tastes good. This will be a regular in my kitchen

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        August 08, 2019 at 11:15 am

        Thank you so much!

    3. Jane

      February 15, 2021 at 2:08 am

      5 stars
      Easy, healthy and delicious. thank you.

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        February 15, 2021 at 5:46 pm

        Thank you so much, so happy to hear that!

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