Broccoli and Carrots side dish

Our good friends at Tropical Traditions gave us a 32oz of there Virgin Coconut Oil to experiment with, and over the next few weeks we’ll be hard at work in our test kitchen.  Last week we tried a delicious a Berry Coconut Smoothie.  This week we tried a side dish using Virgin Coconut Oil~ Asian inspired Broccoli and carrots. 

• 1 bunch broccoli washed, trimmed and cut into florets
• 3 carrots peeled and chopped into slices
• 1 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1.5 tablespoons Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil
• dash of hot pepper flakes
• sesame seeds to sprinkle

Steam the broccoli and carrots for approx. 5 minutes.  While hot stir in the coconut oil and soy sauce.  Sprinkle with sesame seeds.  Great side dish for Asian cuisine.

I was pleasantly surprised at the taste of this.  The kids even enjoyed the vegetables.  It was a great accompaniment to our brown rice and ginger beef dinner.  Stay tuned some a great Thai recipe I’m dieing to try using this oil.

Anyone who submits a tested recipe to us and is selected to post can earn a quart of our Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil in the form of a coupon to redeem. Please read the guidelines and submit your recipe here.

You can receive your own complimentary copy of the book through Tropical Traditions Referral Program.  We are also going to be giving away 32oz of Virgin Coconut Oil next week so you can make your own recipes!