Broccoli with Toasted Sesame Seeds 2 pounds broccoli 1/4 cup butter 1 Tbsp. soy sauce 2 tsp. sesame oil 1 clove garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds Salt and pepper to taste Cut broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces. Cut off the bottom inch of the stems, then peel the stems and cut into thin slices. Place broccoli in a saucepan and covering it with water. Bring water to a boil and cook for several minutes until broccoli is just crisp tender. Drain off water and add butter, soy sauce, sesame oil and garlic to the saucepan and cook for several more minutes. Add toasted sesame seeds and salt and pepper. Toast the sesame seeds by placing them on a baking sheet and placing them in the oven on 400 degrees for several minutes until they turn golden brown.