BROCCOLI WITH LEMON, KALAMATA OLIVES AND CAPERS

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From a local source. I tested this recipe by substituting a variety of colors of cauliflower (purple, white, golden) for the broccoli. Other cruciferous vegetables such as broccolini, broccoflower, brussels sprouts, romanesco, etc. will work, too. Easy!

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 teaspoon butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup sliced kalamata olive
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (to taste)
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed
fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
fresh parsley (for garnish)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan fitted with a steamer basket, bring a 1 inch of water to a bowl. Steam the broccoli until tender-crisp, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the broccoli to a serving bowl, cover and set aside.
  • While the vegetables are steaming, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Add the oil and garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute just until the garlic begins to become fragrant.
  • Stir in the olives, lemon juice and capers and cook until heated through, approximately 1 minute.
  • Pour the sauce over the steamed broccoli and season with black pepper.
  • Toss well to coat.
  • Garnish with a sprig or two of fresh parsley, if desired.

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