Gluten-Free Sesame Broccoli

Tender-crisp broccoli florets are tossed in a vibrant, nutty sesame dressing, creating a side dish that's both healthy and incredibly flavorful. This quick recipe offers a delightful balance of savory, slightly sweet, and tangy notes, perfect for any meal.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 20 min Total: 25 min Serves: 4

At a glance: This easy salads and sides recipe yields 4 servings in about 25 minutes (5 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 8 ingredients — including broccoli florets, sesame oil, rice vinegar — and walks through 5 steps. Updated October 24, 2026. Browse more salads and sides recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Sesame Broccoli: When preparing this salads and sides recipe, exercise caution with ingredients like tamari or gluten-free tamari, as they can be cross-contaminated with gluten during processing. Always choose products with a clear gluten-free certification and prepare in a clean environment to avoid contact with gluten-containing foods. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Sesame Broccoli: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, relying on naturally GF ingredients like broccoli and rice vinegar. Always ensure your tamari or gluten-free tamari is gluten-free.

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Ingredients

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4 cups broccoli florets
2 tbsp sesame oil Shop
1 tbsp rice vinegar Shop
1 tsp gluten-free tamari Shop
0.5 tsp honey or maple syrup Shop
0.25 tsp salt
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp sesame seeds, toasted (for garnish) Shop

Instructions

1 Prepare the broccoli by washing and cutting it into bite-sized florets. In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes, until they are bright green and tender-crisp, with a slight char in places.
2 While the broccoli is cooking, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, rice vinegar, gluten-free tamari, honey or maple syrup, salt, and minced garlic until well combined. The dressing should be smooth and fragrant.
3 Once the broccoli is cooked to your desired tenderness, remove the skillet from the heat. Pour the prepared sesame dressing over the hot broccoli florets. Toss everything together gently for about 1-2 minutes, ensuring each floret is evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
4 Taste the sesame broccoli and adjust seasoning if needed, adding a pinch more salt or a splash more rice vinegar for brightness. The broccoli should be glossy and coated, with a rich sesame aroma.
5 Transfer the dressed sesame broccoli to a serving dish. Garnish generously with toasted sesame seeds for an added nutty crunch and visual appeal. Serve immediately as a vibrant side dish, allowing the flavors to meld for a few minutes if preferred.

Nutrition (per serving)

212

Calories

Protein

34g

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

304mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

After the first sear, add a splash of water and cover the skillet for 2 minutes. The broccoli steams through and keeps its browned edges.
Buy sesame seeds already toasted, or toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat and pour them onto a plate as soon as they turn golden.
Toasted sesame oil gives the dressing a nuttier flavor but burns at high heat, so keep it for the dressing. Use tamari labeled gluten-free.

Common questions

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Sesame Broccoli?

Check broccoli florets, sesame oil, rice vinegar before they go into Gluten-Free Sesame Broccoli. Exercise caution with ingredients like tamari or gluten-free tamari, as they can be cross-contaminated with gluten during processing. Always choose products with a clear gluten-free certification and prepare in a clean environment to avoid contact with gluten-containing foods. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.

Which gluten-free swaps does Gluten-Free Sesame Broccoli use?

Gluten-Free Sesame Broccoli relies on 1 tsp gluten-free tamari. Keep those gluten-free-labeled products in place of a gluten-containing flour or sauce.

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