Broccoli & Tahini Salad

Name: Broccoli & Tahini Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 14 min
Ingredients: 200 g Broccoli, cut into florets; 1 ½ tbsp Tahini; 1 tbsp Lemon juice; 1 tbsp Olive oil; ½ clove Garlic; 1 tbsp Water; 1 tsp Sesame seeds; Salt

14 minVeganGluten-freeLuteal phaseHormone balanceStovetopSaladsDairy-freeVegetarian

Servings:

Ingredients

—Broccoli — 200 g
—Tahini — 1 ½ tbsp
—Lemon juice — 1 tbsp
—Olive oil — 1 tbsp
—Garlic — ½ clove
—Water — 1 tbsp
—Sesame seeds — 1 tsp
—Salt

Allergens

Contains sesame

Method

01Steam or boil the broccoli for 3–4 minutes — it should stay crisp.
02Transfer to iced water to stop the cooking, then drain well.
03Whisk the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and water into a smooth sauce.
04Toss the broccoli with the sauce.
05Scatter with sesame seeds before serving.

Why this works

Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable containing glucosinolates, compounds studied for their role in how the body metabolizes estrogen — evidence here is still preliminary. Tahini adds calcium and healthy fats without dairy, and the lemon juice in the dressing helps the body absorb non-heme iron from the broccoli.

Sources

— Nutrition and Cancer, 1991 — International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research, 1989

Nutrition (per serving)

210

kcal

protein

15g

fat

14g

carbs

fiber

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