Recipes Side Dish Vegetables Broccoli Smashed Sambal Broccoli 5.0 (1) 1 Review 1 Photo A quick smoosh and a finishing hit of flavor are the secrets to lively, crispy-edged broccoli that won’t last long. By Juliana Hale Juliana Hale Juliana Hale is a culinary specialist with over 20 years of experience in recipe testing and development. She works closely with Allrecipes, Better Homes & Gardens, Forks Over Knives, Midwest Living, and Traditional Home both in the test kitchens and with her stories. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on October 11, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons Asian-style chili paste (sambal oelek) 3 clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds Directions Set oven rack about 6 inches from heat source and preheat broiler. Put a steamer basket in a large saucepan. Add water to just below steamer basket. Bring to a boil. Add broccoli to steamer basket; reduce heat to medium-low. Steam, covered, until crisp-tender, 4 minutes. When cool enough to handle, spread broccoli on a 10x15-inch rimmed baking sheet. Using the bottom of a sturdy glass, flatten broccoli florets to 1/2 inch thick. Drizzle with vegetable oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Broil until charred around edges, 5 to 7 minutes. Meanwhile, stir together chili paste, garlic, maple syrup, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Spoon over broccoli. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 156 Calories 9g Fat 17g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 156 % Daily Value * Total Fat 9g 12% Saturated Fat 1g 4% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 499mg 22% Total Carbohydrate 17g 6% Dietary Fiber 7g 24% Total Sugars 5g Protein 5g 10% Vitamin C 129mg 144% Calcium 94mg 7% Iron 1mg 8% Potassium 632mg 13% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.