Italian Broccoli
"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."
photo by PaulaG
- 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
- 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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Reviews
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I've added this to the cookbook..sounds too good to pass up. -
I don't find this particularly Italian but it doesn't really matter since it's delicious. Did I mention it's very attractive? -
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!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Simply Chris
Surprise, 41
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