Vegetables & Sides

Sautéed Broccoli with Garlic

Name: Sautéed Broccoli with Garlic
Ingredients: 7 or 8 cups of broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces; Extra virgin olive oil for sauteing; 4 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup shallots, sliced, or red or green onion, diced; Pinch of red pepper flakes; Salt and pepper; 1/2 cup of chicken broth; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; Lemon zest and a squeeze of juice

A quick and flavorful way to prepare broccoli with garlic, shallots, and a touch of lemon.

broccoli garlic sautéed vegetable side dish

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Ingredients

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7 or 8 cups of broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces
Extra virgin olive oil for sauteing
4 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped
½ cup shallots, sliced, or red or green onion, diced
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper
½ cup of chicken broth
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Lemon zest and a squeeze of juice

Instructions

Bring broccoli to a boil and remove immediately to a colander.
Give it a cold bath to stop it cooking.
Set it aside and allow it to drain.
Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet on medium.
Add garlic, shallot, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, and saute until the garlic is slightly colored, about 30 seconds.
Add broccoli and toss until al dente, about 5 minutes, during which time gradually add the broth, which should completely evaporate.
Check for tenderness (al dente) and adjust seasoning.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your desired level of heat.