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                            Szechuan Broccoli

Recipe By     : 1,000 Vegetarian Recipes
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables                       Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3      tablespoons   water
   2      tablespoons   dry sherry
   2      teaspoons     soy sauce
   1      tablespoon    hoisin sauce
   1      teaspoon      cornstarch
  14      cups          broccoli florets -- 2 heads of broccoli
   1      tablespoon    olive oil
   1      tablespoon    fresh ginger -- minced
   3      cloves        garlic -- minced
     1/4  teaspoon      red pepper flakes
   1      teaspoon      sesame oil

1. In a medium bowl, stir together the water, sherry, soy sauce, hoisin and
cornstarch; set aside.

2. Cut the broccoli heads into florets; peel the stems and slice thin.  Set
aside.

3. In a wok or large skillet, heat the olive oil over high heat.  Add the
ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes; cook, stirring, 30 seconds.  Add the
broccoli; cook, stirring, until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.

4. Add the sauce; cook, stirring, until broccoli is coated, about 1 minute.
Add the sesame oil.

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NOTES : Calories: 222.4 (24.3% from fat)
Fat: 7.0g
Cholesterol: 1mg
Carbohydrate: 31.8g
Fiber: 16.4g
Sodium: 265mg