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Easy Gochujang Broccoli

Easy Gochujang Broccoli: Irresistibly Roasted with Butter Sauce

Transform your dinner with this Easy Gochujang Broccoli, featuring roasted broccoli coated in a spicy gochujang butter sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 142

Ingredients
  

Broccoli
  • 1 large crown broccoli about 3 ½ to 4 cups
Oils & Seasoning
  • ½ tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
  • ¼ tsp All-Purpose MSG Seasoning or salt and pepper to taste
Gochujang Butter
  • 2-3 tbsp Gochujang Butter
  • 1 stick unsalted butter warmed to room temperature
  • 1-1½ tbsp gochujang Korean red pepper paste
  • 2 cloves garlic grated or finely minced
  • tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp white or brown sugar

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the head of broccoli into florets. Peel the stems and stalk, then slice into ¼” thick slices.
  2. Toss the chopped broccoli with the oil and seasoning (or salt and pepper to taste).
Roasting
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Spread the seasoned broccoli in a single layer on the baking sheet and bake for 16 to 18 minutes.
  3. Once the broccoli is browned and fully cooked, remove from the oven. Transfer to a large mixing bowl or serving bowl and add the gochujang butter. Toss the roasted broccoli to ensure it’s evenly coated as the butter melts.
  4. Serve hot with your main entree and other side dishes.
Air Fryer Method
  1. For Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer basket to 375 degrees F. Place the seasoned broccoli in a single layer and cook for 8 minutes, shaking halfway through. Transfer to a bowl and add gochujang butter as in step 5. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize this recipe by swapping out the broccoli for vegetables like Brussels sprouts or green beans. Add extra spices for heat or sesame seeds for crunch.

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