In the Kitchen with Natalia – Spicy Citrus Broccoli

I’ve always had a thing for Chinese food. Where it used to be a craving for the greasy, fried version, now I reach for fresh, crunchy veggies, and homemade, flavorful sauces.  In this dish, broccoli and red pepper are tossed in a zesty orange sauce. With sesame, ginger, and chili, this dish is bursting with Eastern inspired flavor.  If you have a dehydrator available, you may try dehydrating the finished dish to soften and warm the broccoli.  Though, you’ll certainly enjoy it either way!

Spicy Citrus Broccoli

serves 4 as a side dish

Spicy Orange Broccoli

For the Spicy Citrus Sauce:

• 3 tablespoons raw sesame tahini
• 2 tablespoons coconut aminos, nama shoyu or wheat-free tamari
• 2 tablespoons cold–pressed sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon raw honey
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• ¼ teaspoon grated ginger
• ¼ teaspoon crushed chili pepper
• ¼ teaspoon Himalayan salt

For the Veggies:

• 2½ cups broccoli florets, very thinly sliced
• ½ cup diced red bell pepper
• 2 small scallions, very thinly sliced

To garnish:

• 3 tablespoons sesame seed, divided

To Prepare:
Place all ingredients for the Spicy Citrus Sauce into a large bowl and whisk well until smooth.  Add the broccoli, bell pepper and scallions to the sauce and toss well to coat.  Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of sesame seed and mix again.  If you choose to dehydrate, spread the entire mixture on a teflex lined dehydrator tray.  Dehydrate at 105˚ for 3 hours.  Divide among 4 plates and sprinkle with the remaining sesame seeds to garnish.  Enjoy in pleasure!

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Natalia

Natalia is the chef/owner of Glowing Temple, a raw and living foods inspiration, creation and education service based in Sarasota, Florida. She strives to create recipes focusing on local and seasonal ingredients and never compromises when it comes to organics. Natalia wishes to share the joy she has discovered through a clean, green diet. Recently, she created an organic live & vegan menu for Mi Pueblo’s University location. Find her on Twitter @NataliaKW and Facebook.