Can I just use an air fryer for the roasted broccoli?

Great idea! An air fryer will give your broccoli florets the same browned, crispy Maillard reaction you get from oven roasting. To use an air fryer, follow the cooking steps from this air frier broccoli recipe - but omit the salt. The miso sauce is salty enough.

Why is the sesame oil added last, after the sauce is heated up?

Toasted sesame oil has a low smoke point. And overcooking it can cause the delicate nuttiness to turn bitter. This makes it a great flavoring oil, but not the best oil to cook with. So when I add it to stir fry, for example, I do it after the heat is off. While you'll only be microwaving the sauce in this recipe for around 20 seconds, I always say better safe than sorry. Heat the miso sauce first, stir in the sesame oil last.

Is this recipe vegan? How about gluten free?

This recipe is 100% vegan. And you can easily make it gluten free with one easy ingredient swap. If you're avoiding wheat, just use tamari or liquid aminos instead of soy sauce. Then you're good to go!

Roasted Broccoli with Miso Sauce

Description

Broccoli with perfectly smoky and crispy edges and a tender bite. The versatile sauce is an umami bomb – and can even be used with other veggies, as well as fish and chicken.

Ingredients

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12 ounces broccoli, stem sliced into sticks, head chopped into bite size florets
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or grapeseed oil

Miso sauce

2 tablespoons white miso paste
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar or light brown sugar
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon sesame oil

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
Line a baking tray with parchment paper or nonstick foil.
Place the broccoli on the tray and drizzle the oil on top. Using your hands, toss the broccoli so all the pieces are coated with oil.
Roast in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until the broccoli is tender.
Mix all the ingredients for the sauce – except the sesame oil – in a microwave proof bowl or container.
Microwave on high for 20 seconds. Stir to dissolve the sugar and add the sesame oil. Stir again.
Take the broccoli out of the oven, transfer to a serving bowl and pour the sauce on top. Serve immediately.

Notes

Tip: Add 1/4 teaspoon water to the sauce if you find it too thick.

This dish tastes best when served immediately because of the crispy texture of the broccoli. To save, transfer the leftovers to a storage container and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 202
Sugar: 7.5g
Sodium: 273mg
Fat: 11.5g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 21.5g
Fiber: 5.5g
Protein: 7.7g
Cholesterol: 0mg