Spiced Orange Broccoli

Name: Spiced Orange Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 shallots, minced (approximately 1/3 cup); 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 bunches broccoli florets, chopped (about 6 cups?); 2/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 oranges, zest of; 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; freshly cracked black pepper

Submitted by COOKGIRl

"Equally good subbed with other varieties of broccoli: broccoflower, romanesco or broccolini. From Vegetarian Times November/December 2005 issue. I'd be willing to try this with white balsamic for a change of pace."

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 8

ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 shallots, minced (approximately 1/3 cup)
¹⁄₄ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 bunches broccoli florets, chopped (about 6 cups?)
²⁄₃ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
2 oranges, zest of
¹⁄₂ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
freshly cracked black pepper

directions

In large sauté pan, sauté olive oil, garlic, shallots and red pepper flakes over medium heat. Stir frequently for about 5 minutes, just until garlic and shallots are soft, being careful not to burn!
Add the chopped broccoli to pan and sauté 1 minute. Add the orange juice, vinegar and salt. Cover pan, and steam for 3-4 minutes ONLY until broccoli is tender. Do not overcook. The broccoli once cooked, should be firm-tender and very green.
Stir in orange zest and toasted sesame oil. Serve immediately. Garnish with freshly cracked black pepper if desired.

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Reviews

I made this for PAC 2006. I love orange and broccoli together! This is a good one. It was a little more labor intensive than I like for a side dish, but very tasty. This would be really good with green beans too.

dicentra
I love citrus, orange and broccoli seem to really go together! I love your veggie recipes cookgirl!!! We seem to have the same tastes, using your recipes I know I'm going to love the outcomes! I followed this recipe exactly!! PERFECT! Thank you Cookgirl!!

katie in the UP