Asian Broccoli Salad with Maple Nut Butter

For the butter:

• 1 tbsp pure Canadian maple syrup (preferably amber syrup for its rich taste)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 85g peanuts
• 1 tbsp hot water
• 1 tbsp soy sauce

For the salad:

• 1 head of broccoli
• 120g edamame beans
• 60g peanuts
• Sprinkle of black sesame seeds to garnish

To make the maple nut butter:

1. Pan fry the peanuts until golden brown
2. Add to a food processor with olive oil, maple syrup, hot water and soy sauce and blitz until smooth

To make the salad:

1. Cut the broccoli into small florets and steam until tender
2. Steam the edamame beans until tender
3. Add to a salad bowl and dress with the nut butter
4. Toast some extra peanuts and sprinkle them over your greens along with some black sesame seeds