Broccoli Italian Style

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This delicious Italian-style dish is made of broccoli that is sprinkled with parmesan cheese.

30 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 15 minutes

97 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	each	broccoli florets	whole head
1	quart	water
1	tablespoon	salt
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

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 flowerettes. Return to a boil and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until tender but resistant to the bite. Drain.

Heat the olive oil in a pan and add garlic. Cook over moderate heat for a minute and add the broccoli leaves and flowerettes. Cook, tossing, for about 2 minutes. Correct seasoning and sprinkle with parmesan cheese to taste.

Reviews

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.
over 5 years ago by sean

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 17g

Amount per Serving

Calories 97 97% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.0g	16%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	9%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 2mg	1%
Sodium 1783mg	74%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 1.0g	2%