Italian Broccoli

Submitted by Simply Chris

"This recipe is so easy and elegant. Red peppers and garlic really kick steamed brocolli up a notch. Serve with any pasta dish instead of a salad."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 4 shallots, thinly sliced
• 1 sweet red pepper, sliced into rounds
• 1⁄4 cup asiago cheese, grated
• salt and pepper
• red pepper flakes

directions

1. Place the broccoli in a steamer basket.
2. Steam over boiling water in a large covered saucepan for 3-5 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
3. Transfer to large bowl.
4. Saute the garlic, red pepper and shallots in a large skillet with the olive oil for 3 minutes.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Add the broccoli and mix well.
7. Add the salt, black pepper, red-pepper flakes and Asiago cheese.
8. Toss lightly.

Reviews

[Mary Austin]

I've added this to the cookbook..sounds too good to pass up.

 

[sugarpea]

I don't find this particularly Italian but it doesn't really matter since it's delicious. Did I mention it's very attractive?

 

[PaulaG]

This is an easy way to dress up broccoli. I served this as a side to Grilled Oriental Salmon recipe #129047. Wouldn't change a thing. Thank you!