Here's To You California , You Saucy Minx

Steamed Broccoli with A Killer Tahini Sauce

I know, I know, steamed and broccoli are two words that makes us cringe when seen put together. In all honesty this recipe is about the sauce. This sauce could make a shoe taste amazing. When a sauce is flavorful I tend to simply prepare the veg. Steaming vegetables makes for the perfect canvas.

I have to give a shout out to Dharmas Restaurant in Santa Cruz, California, they make the most ridiculous tahini sauce. I have been pinning for it ever since I moved from California to Vancouver (B.C.). So, I finally broke down and created my own.

Tahini Sauce 

1/2 cup Tahini

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/2- 3/4 cup cups water ( I used less water because I like a thick luscious sauce)

2 tablespoons barley miso (optional)**

1 teaspoons toasted cumin seed, ground

1/2- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

1 clove garlic

1 small knob of ginger (peeled)

A squeeze of honey or very small pinch of stevia

1/2 teaspoon tamari

1/4 teaspoon smoked sea salt (can use reg. sea salt)

1. Toast cumin in a dry skillet until it perfumes your nose

2.  Toss everything in blender, Whirl on high until well combined 

3. Steam Broccoli 

4. Serve it up and enjoy!!

**If you omit the miso use less water. The miso adds thickness to the sauce. 

This sauce is outstanding over sweet potatoes or grains like brown rice or quinoa.

P.S.  My camera glitched out on me while I was trying to take a picture of the finished dish. Be back up and running soon.