Broccoli With Red Pepper Flakes and Garlic Chips

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.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 -4  garlic cloves, sliced crosswise into thin slices
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 1⁄2 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.