Serves 4
A delicious
green sauce gives these favorite vegetables a pleasant kick and allows the cook
a little artistry when it comes to table presentation.
Green
Sauce:
2 cups tightly packed, fresh spinach leaves
1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar or white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 cups green beans, sliced into bite-sized pieces
(use fresh or frozen)
2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
(use fresh or frozen)
Puree green sauce ingredients in the blender until the sauce is bright and very
smooth.
Meanwhile, use the stove or microwave to steam green beans and broccoli just
until each is bright green and tender-crisp. To serve, drizzle some green sauce
on each plate, and top with a ¼ cup pile of hot green beans and a ¼ cup pile of
hot broccoli.