ITALIAN BROCCOLI

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This recipe is so easy and elegant. Red peppers and garlic really kick steamed brocolli up a notch. Serve with any pasta dish instead of a salad.

Provided by Simply Chris

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
4 shallots, thinly sliced
1 sweet red pepper, sliced into rounds
1/4 cup asiago cheese, grated
salt and pepper
red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Place the broccoli in a steamer basket.
  • Steam over boiling water in a large covered saucepan for 3-5 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
  • Transfer to large bowl.
  • Saute the garlic, red pepper and shallots in a large skillet with the olive oil for 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add the broccoli and mix well.
  • Add the salt, black pepper, red-pepper flakes and Asiago cheese.
  • Toss lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 53.8, Carbohydrate 16.2, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 3.9, Protein 5.3

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