Broccoli With Red Pepper Flakes and Garlic Chips

PaulaG's Note:

Broccoli is loaded with lots of vitamins A and C and several minerals, it is one of the most healthful veggies. This is a spiced up version that is low in fat and not low on flavor. The recipe comes from Williams Sonoma Essentials of Healthful Cooking.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 -4 garlic cloves , sliced crosswise into thin slices
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 ½ lbs broccoli

Directions:

1. In a small skillet over medium-low heat combine the olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes.
2. Heat, stirring frequently, just until the garlic begins to turn golden on the edges, approximately 1-2 minutes.
3. Remove from heat, strain through a fine-mesh sieve, reserving the oil and garlic in separate containers.
4. Cut the broccoli into florets, trimming the stalks until they are about 1-2 inches long.
5. Place the cut broccoli in steamer basket over boiling water, cover tightly and stem until crisp tender, 4-6 minutes.
6. Place broccoli immediately into a serving dish, sprinkle with garlic flakes and 1 tablespoon of the oil.
7. Serve.
8. The remaining oil can be saved and used in other dishes later.

Reviews

[ABQ Kat]

Yum! A great side when serving pasta. I usually cook the garlic and pepper flakes in the oil for a couple of minutes. Then stir fry the steamed broccoli in the oil/garlic/pepper flakes for a few minutes.

[lazyme]

What a great new way to enjoy broccoli. I made 2 servings but still added lots of garlic and plenty of red pepper. Very simple and tasty. Thanks Paula. Made for I Recommend Tag.

[jennifer in new jersey]

Terrific recipe and fabulous taste. Used elephant garlic and organic broccoli, but did go a bit over on the pepper flakes as I love them. Super meal that went with some good organic whole wheat dinner rolls, and fettuchini with olive oil and shaved parm cheese. Thanks for sharing.