Open Sesame Broccoli Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 medium heads of broccoli, broken into florets (about 8 cups)
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons granular sugar substitute                           

  Directions:

  In a large pot of lightly salted boiling water, cook broccoli 5 minutes, until crisp-tender. Rinse under cold water; drain.In dry skillet over medium heat, toast sesame seeds 5 minutes, until golden and fragrant. Transfer to small plate to cool.In large bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, oil and sugar substitute and mix well. Add broccoli and half the sesame seeds and toss well. Marinate at room temperature at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Before serving, sprinkle broccoli with remaining sesame seeds.
                                                                             
                                                                                                   makes: 8 sevings

  Nutritional Information
  Per Serving:

  Net Carbs: 5.5 grams

  Fiber: 2.5 grams

  Protein: 3.0 grams

  Fat: 6.0 grams

  Calories: 80