Long-Cooked Broccoli
This is from Alice Walters' "The Art of Simple Food" and I saw it recommended on a blog.
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READY IN: 1hr 19mins
SERVES: 5
YIELD: 2 1/2 cups
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1 1⁄2lbs broccoli
- 6tablespoons olive oil
- 6
- 1pinch dried red pepper flakes
- 1cup water
- 1
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DIRECTIONS
- Cut the florets off of the broccoli and chop into fairly small pieces.
- Peel the stem and remove the hard, dry end. Cut the stem into thin slices.
- Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
- Add broccoli, garlic, chile flakes, and salt.
- Cook for a few minutes.
- Add water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 1 hour, until very tender.
- Stir briskly, causing the broccoli to break apart.
- Add the lemon juice (and more salt or oil if necessary).
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