Broccoli with Garlic Sauce

Broccoli in a garlic-soy sauce.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 large bunch fresh broccoli, about 1 1/3 pounds
1 bunch scallions (6 to 7)
3 large cloves garlic
1/4 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce (40 percent less salt)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon Splenda® Granular
1 tablespoon minced cilantro
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Cooking Directions:

1. Trim broccoli and cut into florets (retain about 60% of the bunch). Rinse broccoli, shake off excess water and place in 3-quart microwave-safe casserole dish. Set aside.
2. Slice white scallion bulbs into rings and mince garlic. Stir together scallions, garlic, beef broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, Splenda® Granular and cilantro.
3. Pour sauce over broccoli, cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes.
4. Stir broccoli, replace cover, and microwave on high for 3 minutes or until broccoli is desired texture and sauce has thickened to coat broccoli. Stir in sesame oil and serve hot.

Makes 4 serving.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories 40, Carbohydrates 8 g, Protein 3 g, Dietary Fiber 1 g, Total Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 180 mg.

Recipe courtesy of Splenda, Inc. Splenda® is a no-calorie sweetener made from sugar that is suitable for diabetics. For more information regarding this product, please call 1-800-777-5363 or visit their website at www.splenda.com.