RECIPES

Simply Delicious Steamed Broccoli [recipe]

Posted by Mary Ann Lesh on
Broccoli is not only delicious; it has cancer-preventing effects

PREP 30 min

COOK 05 min

SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lb FRESH BROCCOLI
  • 1/4 c COLD WATER
  • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin OLIVE OIL
  • 4-6 cloves GARLIC, finely chopped
  • SALT, to taste
  • OPTIONAL: RED PEPPER FLAKES, to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Trim off the bottoms from the broccoli stalks and cut off the main stem of each stalk; peel away the fibrous layer and cut into small pieces. Break the broccoli into bite-size pieces.
  2. Rinse and drain the BROCCOLI. Place in a pot with ¼ cup cold water, OLIVE OIL, SALT, and GARLIC. Add RED PEPPER FLAKES (optional) if you wish
  3. Bring to a boil, cover tightly, and steam until the broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender, no more than 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and serve at once.

Published by Mary Ann Lesh