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15 Minute Broccoli Italian Style

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This quick, easy and delicious Italian-style side is perfectly cooked broccoli seasoned with olive oil & garlic finished with parmesan.

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udo

.	Prep 5 min.	Cook 10 min.	Ready In 15 min.
	4 servings

Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Sugar-Free

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Ingredients

1/2	pound	broccoli florets	whole head
1	quart	water	*
1/4	teaspoon	salt	or add 1 tablespoon to the cooking water that will be discarded
3	tablespoons	olive oil
1	teaspoon	garlic	minced
1	x	black pepper	*
1	x	red pepper flakes	crushed*
2	tablespoons	parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated	grated

* not incl. in nutrient facts

Directions

Separate the broccoli florets and trim the tough skin from the stalks.

Put the broccoli leaves in boiling water with salt.

A minute later, add the florets.

Return to a boil and cook for 3 minutes or until tender but resistant to the bite (tender crisp to your preference). Do not overcook. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.

Heat the olive oil in a pan and add garlic.

Cook over moderate heat for a minute and add the broccoli leaves and florets.

Cook, tossing to coat and re-heat the broccoli, for about 1 minute.

Taste and correct seasoning and sprinkle with parmesan cheese to taste.

First published: 1996-01-27 last updated: 2013-04-21

5 stars - based on 2 ratings, best: 5, worst: 0, reviews: 1

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Reviewed: almost 9 years ago

Great way to serve brocolli. I add a bit of lemon juice, smidge of seasame oil (tastes more like Asian brocolli than Italian). Cook/steam the brocolli in a few tablespoons of water in a pot with a tight fitting lid instead of boiling. No more than 5 minutes in my opinion or it's overdone.

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sean

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Great recipe, I would add cream and the Parmesan at the end...and five minutes in the oven

SamyW
Haifa, Israel over 1 year ago

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 70g (2.5 oz)

Amount per Serving

Calories 11385% of calories from fat

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11g 16%

Saturated Fat 2g 9%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 2mg 1%

Sodium 201mg 8%

Total Carbohydrate 1g 1%

Dietary Fiber 0g 0%

Sugars g

Protein 5g

Vitamin A 34% • Vitamin C 89%

Calcium 6% • Iron 3%

* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?

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