If you are bored with plain old steamed broccoli, this Clean Keto Gochujang Sesame Broccoli will spice things up in your veggie routine! This broccoli recipe is absolutely delicious.
Broccoli was one of those foods I struggled to eat growing up. I didn’t like the smell or taste. And it was often served boiled – which meant it would almost certainly be mushy.
It was only when I was an adult that I realized I could actually enjoy broccoli – I just needed to know how to cook it!
One of my favorite ways to cook broccoli now is to roast it. I recently tried to make Gochujang Sesame Broccoli and after the first bite, I just knew I had to share it with you!
Gochujang Sesame Broccoli is a Korean-style dish, where the broccoli is coated in Gochujang paste and roasted. It is simple to make, and often served as a side dish. It sure beats plain, boiled broccoli!
What makes this recipe so good is adding other Asian ingredients such as soy sauce, sesame seeds, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and garlic into the sauce. It really hides the plain old steamed broccoli taste.
What is Gochujang?
“Gochujang” is a core ingredient in Korean cooking.
It is a red chile paste. It is a thick, sticky sauce, that is very concentrated, with a pungent flavor. Apart from red chiles, it also contains fermented soybeans, salt, glutinous rice, and sometimes also sweeteners, depending on the brand.
How hot or spicy is Gochujang?
Different brands will have different levels of heat, so look at the packaging for an indicator of the spice level.
How to Use Gochujang for this Clean Keto Broccoli Recipe
When it comes to Gochujang, a little goes a long way. It is not really used as-is (for example, it’s a little strong to be used on its own as a dip). It is commonly used by mixing into marinades for meat dishes, mixed into dipping sauces, or even a little added to stews or soups.
I particularly like this Gochujang Sesame Broccoli recipe because it requires just 5 minutes of prep. It really feels like no time at all.
Then I can put it in the oven, and prepare the rest of the meal while the broccoli is roasting.
Looking for more Korean keto recipes? Check out my Korean Beef with Cauliflower Rice.
Clean Keto Gochujang Sesame Broccoli
Ingredients
- 4 cup broccoli crowns
- 1 tbsp gochujang sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- salt & pepper
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang sauce, garlic, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place broccoli crowns in a large bowl and add the sauce. Toss to combine.
- Transfer broccoli to a sheet pan and roast for 20-30 minutes until crispy.
- Garnish with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1 cupAmount Per Serving Calories 21Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 165mgCarbohydrates 4gFiber 2gSugar 1gProtein 2g
Pair this recipe with my Coconut Milk Roasted Short Ribs.
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This broccoli has so much flavor!
You did not use the garlic in your recipe
I did, 1 garlic clove, minced 🙂
Love the recipe! Only change I did was just adding 1/2 tbsp of gochujang instead of 1 because we’re not so used to the heat.
I did this with Bulgogi over rice, served with kimchi and pickled beets.
Thank you, Andrea! Glad you liked it.
When do you add the garlic? It is on the ingredient list but not in the instructions.
Added it in the small bowl 🙂
I saw this on your instagram yesterday, went out and bought the ingredients and made it today. Wow. I’m never having bland boring broccoli again! Loved it! Thank you!
Yay! So glad you loved it!
Is gochujang sauce the same as paste?
Hi Shari, They are not the same thing. Gochujang paste turns into a sauce when it’s mixed with vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, a sweetener, and some other ingredients you might want to add.
I seriously am not the type to leave comments on recipe blogs, I think this may be my first one that isn’t a suggestion. When I tell you I tasted this broccoli and said WHAT?! out loud….I couldn’t believe it was broccoli in my mouth. I literally said out loud to myself, “Is this seriously broccoli?”. The flavors are amazing and I’ve found a new favorite dish!
Like I was really just trying to put something healthy on the side of my hamburger and rice and now I’m going to be roasting broccoli every night!
Thank you so much, Miko! I’m so glad you liked it.