A splash of maple syrup is used to sweeten the nut butter, adding a touch of indulgence to the Asian Broccoli Salad. Toast some extra peanuts and sprinkle them over the Asian Broccoli Salad with Maple Nut Butter as well as some black sesame seeds.
Asian Broccoli Salad with Maple Nut Butter Recipe
Serves 4
Ingredients:
Sprinkle of black sesame seeds to garnish
Maple Nut Butter
1 tbs of pure Canadian maple syrup (preferably amber syrup for its rich taste)
3 tbs of olive oil
1/2 cup of peanuts
1 tbs of hot water
1 tbs of vegan soy sauce
Asian Broccoli Salad
1 head of broccoli
3/4 cup of peanuts
3/4 cup edamame beans
Method:
To make the maple nut butter, gently pan-fry the peanuts until golden brown.
Add to a food processor with olive oil, maple syrup, hot water and soy sauce and blitz until smooth.