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Italian Broccoli

Name: Italian Broccoli
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1/2 pound fresh broccoli spears, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; Pinch crushed red pepper flakes, optional; Salt to taste

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Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

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2 servings

I have been making this dish for years. It is a great way to dress up broccoli, a colorful side dish with any roasted meats. I often steam the broccoli ahead of time, cool it quickly in cold water, drain and then, when ready to serve, warm it in the hot garlic oil.

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Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh broccoli spears, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes, optional
Salt to taste

Directions

Place broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a small saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in a small skillet, combine the oil, garlic and pepper flakes if desired. Cook over low heat until garlic begins to brown, about 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, remove garlic and discard. Add broccoli and toss to coat. Season with salt. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 96 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 30mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.

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