Broccoli with Ginger-Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 large head broccoli
• 1 Tbs. olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• minced
• 3 Tbs. peeled
• grated fresh gingerroot
• 1 Tbs. whole wheat flour
• 1 cup calcium-fortified soy milk
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cut broccoli into florets.
2. Peel stems, cut in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
3. Steam broccoli until bright green and just tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
5. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring often, until golden, about 1 minute.
6. Reduce heat to low.
7. Stir in flour and cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent browning.
8. Gradually stir in soy milk, salt and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until sauce is thick and bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes.
9. Remove broccoli from steamer and arrange on serving platter.
10. Drizzle with sauce and serve warm.