Italian Broccoli

Name: Italian Broccoli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 227 grams fresh broccoli spears, cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 pinch Pinch crushed red pepper flakes, optional; 2 servings Salt to taste

The recipe Italian Broccoli can be made in around 10 minutes. One portion of this dish contains about 3g of protein, 7g of fat, and a total of 105 calories. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 2. A mixture of pepper flakes, garlic cloves, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It works well as a very reasonably priced side dish. A couple people really liked this Mediterranean dish. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, paleolithic, and lacto ovo vegetarian diet. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Italian Broccoli, Broccoli Italian, and Italian Broccoli.

Instructions

Place broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a small saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender.

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Broccoli

Water

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Steamer Basket

Sauce Pan

Meanwhile, in a small skillet, combine the oil, garlic and pepper flakes if desired. Cook over low heat until garlic begins to brown, about 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, remove garlic and discard.

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Garlic