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Thursday, January 05, 2012

Steamed Broccoli and Squash with Tahini Sauce

Steamed Broccoli and Squash with Tahini Sauce
Serves 4

Ingredients:
1/2 head broccoli florets
1 delicata squash, sliced and seeded
1 cup mixed tender greens
1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
2 tbsp diced red onion
Coarse salt and pepper

Sauce:
1/2 cup tahini
1 lemon's zest and juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 chopped garlic clove
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
3/4 cup water

1- Steam broccoli florets until bright green and tender, about 4 mins. Remove and set aside. Steam squash until bright yellow and tender, about 10 minutes.
2- In a bowl, toss greens, cabbage and onion.
3- Top with steamed veggies. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with Tahini sauce, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

Sauce:
In a food processor, purée tahini, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika and water until smooth. Season with salt.

Store sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week and use as a dressing for greens.

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