Recipe:Broccoli with Tahini

1 lb Tender Broccoli buds and stalks
1 T Olive Oil
2 T Toasted Sesame Seeds
1/4 cup Tahini
(a sesame paste, available in bulk section of Natural Food Stores)
1 T Tamari Soy Sauce
1/4 cup Liquid (Water, Broth, or Beer)


Chop the Broccoli 'flower' buds into bite-sized pieces. If thestalks are fresh, there is no need to peel off the nutritious skin. Just slice them thinly. Put a tad of Olive Oil in the skillet and over very low heat, toast the Sesame Seeds. Watch them very carefully. Once toasted, remove the Seeds and place in a small bowl.

In the same skillet, over very low heat, sauté the sliced stalks of the Broccoli, until they are tender, but still very green. Add the buds, stirring for a few seconds, and then turn the heat off.

In a small bowl, combine the Tahini, Tamari Soy Sauce and the Liquid. Season the mixture with Salt/Pepper to taste. Pour the Tahini mixture over the Broccoli in the skillet. Turn the heat back on as you stir to combine. Sprinkle the Sesame Seeds over all and serve now. (Note: If the Broccoli turns olive green, you've gone too far!)

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