Diabetic Broccoli in Garlic Sauce

• fresh broccoli↗1
• scallion↗1
• garlic↗3
• beef broth↗1⁄4
• low sodium soy sauce↗1

  40 percent less salt

• cornstarch↗1
• Splenda sugar substitute↗1

  or other measure-for-measure sugar substitute

• minced cilantro1

  or 2 -3 tablespoons recaito (Recaito is a delicious cilantro-based seasoning sauce, usually found near other Mexican seasonings/s)

• sesame oil↗1⁄2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Trim broccoli and cut into florets (retain about 60% of the bunch).

2. 2

   Rinse broccoli, shake off excess water and place in 3-quart microwave-safe casserole dish; set aside.

3. 3

   Slice white scallion bulbs into rings and mince garlic.

4. 4

   Stir together scallions, garlic, beef broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, Splenda and Recaito or cilantro.

5. 5

   Pour sauce over broccoli, cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes.

6. 6

   Stir broccoli, replace cover, and microwave on high for 3 minutes or until broccoli is desired texture and sauce has thickened to coat broccoli.

7. 7

   Stir in sesame oil and serve hot.