Italian Broccoli

Name: Italian Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
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

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Recipe 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.

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READY IN: 15mins

SERVES: 4-6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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

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

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