BROCCOLI WITH TOMATOES

Broccoli With Tomatoes image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 head broccoli, about 1 1/4 pounds
2 plum tomatoes, about 1/2 pound
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/8 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

Cut the tops of the broccoli into bite-size florets. Cut the broccoli stems into 1 1/2-inch lengths, trimming and discarding the outer coating. There should be about 6 cups of broccoli pieces.
Meanwhile, bring to a boil enough water to cover the broccoli when added. Add the broccoli, and after the water returns to a boil, cook another 2 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
Peel the tomatoes, and cut them lengthwise into eighths. Scrape away and discard the seeds and the pulpy portions around them. Set the tomato strips aside.
Heat the oil in a large skillet, and add the broccoli and pepper flakes.
Add the tomato strips, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook, shaking the skillet and stirring so that the ingredients blend and cook evenly, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 123, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 504 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams