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Spicy Steamed Broccoli

Name: Spicy Steamed Broccoli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) broccoli florets (rinsed and trimmed into bite-sized pieces); 2 cloves garlic, minced (freshly minced for best flavor); teaspoon 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; tablespoon 2 tbsp (30ml) soy sauce (low-sodium recommended); tablespoon 1 tbsp (15ml) sesame oil (for a nutty flavor); cup 1/4 cup (60ml) water (for steaming); Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish (optional, for garnish)

Spicy Steamed Broccoli is a flavorful and healthy side dish with a kick of heat from red pepper flakes and savory notes from soy sauce and garlic. The tender-crisp broccoli is elevated with nutty sesame oil, making it a perfect accompaniment to any meal.

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🤖 AI-Generated Recipe 🧪 Cook at Your Own Adventure Asian vegetarian vegan gluten-free

🎯 This is AI cooking. We're here to have fun. Let's see what happens!

Our AI chef has whipped up this recipe using its digital imagination. It might be brilliant, it might be... interesting. That's the adventure! We believe cooking should be playful, experimental, and a little chaotic.

AI Confidence Level:

90% "This should work... probably!"

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Total Time 20 minutes

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Difficulty Easy

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Servings 6

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Category Side Dishes

🥘 Ingredients (AI's Shopping List)

✨ The AI has assembled this ingredient list. It's probably right... mostly!

1 lb (450g) broccoli florets (rinsed and trimmed into bite-sized pieces)
2 cloves garlic, minced (freshly minced for best flavor)
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsp (30ml) soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
1 tbsp (15ml) sesame oil (for a nutty flavor)
1/4 cup (60ml) water (for steaming)
Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish (optional, for garnish) optional chaos

🔧 Equipment

Required:

Large skillet or wok
Lid or cover for skillet

⏰ Timing

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 10 min

Total Time: 20 min

👩‍🍳 Instructions (The AI's Game Plan)

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1

In a large skillet or wok, heat sesame oil over medium heat.

⏱️ 2 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Oil should shimmer but not smoke.
2

Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

⏱️ 1 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Garlic should be aromatic.
3

Add broccoli florets and toss to coat in the oil mixture.

⏱️ 2 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Broccoli should be evenly coated.
4

Pour in soy sauce and water, cover the skillet, and steam for 5-7 minutes until broccoli is tender but still crisp.

⏱️ 7 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Check occasionally to prevent burning. Broccoli should be vibrant green.
5

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.

AI Wisdom: Adjust salt or spice according to preference.

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Created on December 21, 2025

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