Broccoli Mash with Teriyaki Chicken

This dish was delicious! It is a healthier alternative to mashed potatoes. I found this recipe for the broccoli mash on the The Chew. I've created my variation to follow Plus Points on Weight Watchers. I also prepared chicken teriyaki to complete this very tasty dinner. Hope you enjoy this meal as much as I do.

 

Broccoli mash with garlic and ricotta recipe:

Serves about 5

Ingredients

• 4 large bunches of broccoli
• 5 cloves garlic
• 4 tablespoons of olive oil (the original recipe calls for 1/4 cup of olive oil which I reduced to bring down the total number of calories)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• salt
• pepper

Directions:

1. Steam 4 large bunches of broccoli in a pot with water until tender.

2. Spray pan with cooking spray and sauté 5 cloves of garlic in a pan with butter until golden.

3. Add broccoli, garlic with oils, 1 cup of part-skim ricotta cheese to a blender, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Blend to the consistency of thick mashed potatoes. Do not over blend.

4. Serve like mashed potatoes.

Chicken teriyaki recipe:

Serves about 3

Ingredients

• 1 lbs chicken breast, cut up
• 1/3 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed key lime juice
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/3 cup water

Directions:

1. Combine flour, cornstarch and pepper in large bowl. Add chicken to coat with flour mixture.
2. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken on each side until browned, about 7 minutes on each side. Turn heat down to low.
3. Combine soy sauce, vinegar, lime juice, sugar, garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes in small bowl. Add 1/3 cup water. Pour mixture over chicken, turning pieces to coat completely. Cover and simmer until sauce is thickened and chicken is cooked through, about 8-10 minutes, turning pieces occasionally.

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