Add to: Recipe Box | Grocery List | Meal PlannerRecipe submitted by Lizzidi, 09/10/05
Best Garlic Broccoli Ever!Ingredients (use vegan versions): 1-2 florets of broccoli
2-4 large cloves garlic
olive oil
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
Directions:This was the way my mom taught my sister to love broccoli when she and I were little, so I know I love it :-)
Take a normal-sized pot and fill it with water. Place it on the stove and turn on the flames. Take your broccoli and cut it into smaller florets. When the water is steadily boiling, quickly drop the broccoli in. Let it boil for about 30 seconds, then turn off the heat. Leave the broccoli in the hot (but NOT boiling anymore) water for about 5 to 10 minutes until it is almost cooked enough to eat but still a little crunchy. Make sure to push the tops of the broccoli in occasionally so it all cooks evenly. After its finished, drain the water out.
Place a large pan on the stove and put enough olive oil to thinly coat the bottom. Crush your garlic (I like a lot, but 2 should suffice if you're not as big of a fan). Place the crushed garlic into the oil and turn on the heat. Stir olive oil and garlic for about 2-3 minutes until the whole skillet is hot, then add the broccoli. Saute the broccoli for 3 to 5 minutes, then plate.
This way of cooking broccoli leaves it still a little crisp and not mushy. It makes a good side dish with pasta and the like :-)
Serves: 1-2
Preparation time: 15 - 20 minutes (give or take)
As a side note, if you like your broccoli a little more mushy (and surprisingly, I've met people who do...) leave it in the water for an extra minute or two. Also, if your oil isn't hot enough by the time you finish cooking the broccoli, run some cool or cold water over it afer you strain it. Veggies tend to cook in their own heat if left to their own devices and adding cold water halts that process.
Archived comment by: lizzidi
this sounds really good! I'll have to try it this week
Archived comment by: shandra
