SEARED BROCCOLI OR CAULIFLOWER

Seared Broccoli or Cauliflower image

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium head broccoli or cauliflower (1 to 1 1/2 pounds)
2 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
1 salt & pepper

Steps:

Trim the broccoli or cauliflower; break or chop into small florets.
Put 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the broccoli or cauliflower to the skillet and raise the heat to high. Cook undisturbed until the florets brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
Peel and mince the garlic.
When the florets are brown on the bottom, turn and sear on the other side, another 2 or 3 minutes.
Add the garlic to the skillet along with 1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring or shaking the pan occasionally until the broccoli or cauliflower is nearly tender and the garlic is fragrant, 1 or 2 minutes.
Add 3/4 cup water and scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the skillet, then lower the heat to medium.
Cook, stirring occasionally until the broccoli or cauliflower is fully tender and the liquid bubbles away, 2 to 4 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning and serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.