Enjoy the health benefits of broccoli with an Asian flavor in this easy-to-prepare recipe.

Broccoli is not only an excellent source of vitamin A, K and C as well as folate and fiber, it also contains health-promoting sulfur compounds which increases your liver’s ability to produce enzymes to neutralize toxic substances. Combined with carrots (or any other vegetables of your choice)and tofu for protein, you will have a complete meal in a matter of minutes that looks and tastes great!

Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

1 lb broccoli, florets cut into quarters
2 medium carrots, sliced thin
8 oz tofu cut into cubes
3 TBS extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp lemon juice
2 medium cloves garlic
1 TBS tamari soy sauce
2 TBS grated ginger
1 TBS rice vinegar
red pepper flakes to taste
Directions:

Fill bottom of steamer with 2 inches of water.
While steam is building up in steamer, cut broccoli florets into quarters and let them sit for 5-10 minutes to bring out their health promoting properties. Also cut stems into 1/4-inch pieces.
Press or chop garlic and let sit for at least 5 minutes.

Add tofu and sliced carrots to steamer and steam for 2 minutes.
Add broccoli and steam for 5 more minutes.

Toss with rest of ingredients.
You can mellow the flavor of garlic, by adding the garlic to steamer for the last 2 minutes of steaming.

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