Healthy Recipe for the New Year: Broccolini with a Spicy Sesame Vinaigrette

Happy New Year! In a never ending battle of eating healthy and keeping our new year’s resolutions I thought I'd give you a quick tasty side dish to help the cause. Spicy foods always help to curb the need for excess fat. Enjoy. 

Ingredients

• 2 bunches broccolini (1 pound)
• Kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon toasted white sesame seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes plus more to taste
• 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Cook broccolini in a large pot of salted boiling water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl of ice water. Drain and dry well. Halve broccolini, if desired. Place in a large bowl.

Finely chop 2 tablespoons sesame seeds and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a spice grinder (or finely chop with a knife). Transfer to a small bowl; stir in both oils, vinegar, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.

Drizzle over broccolini; toss to coat. Transfer to a platter; sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon sesame seeds and more red pepper flakes, if desired.