Best Steamed Broccoli Italian Style Recipes

BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER WITH GARLIC & LEMON (ITALY)

Steps:

• In a steamer cook the broccoli & cauliflower for 8 minutes or until just tender, then drain & run under cold water to stop the cooking. Drain again & set aside.
• Put 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the garlic & cook for 3 minutes, or until it is golden, stirring occasionally.
• Add drained vegetables & turn heat to high, cooking & stirring only when necessary, until vegetables begin to brown.
• Add lemon zest & cook another minute.
• Add remaining tablespoon of olive oil & the lemon juice, then taste & adjust seasoning. Serve hot or at room temperature.

BROCCOLI AGLIO OLIO (WITH GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL)

Steps:

• Steam broccoli over a pot of boiling water, or in a veggie steamer, for about 5 minutes.
• Feel free to steam more or less, depending on how your family likes their veggies cooked.
• Keep in mind that you will also be sautéing the broccoli in the next step.
• In a large saute pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the garlic and saute for about 45 seconds to impart its flavors into the oil.
• Before the garlic begins to brown, add the red pepper flakes and broccoli to the pan and cook for another 5 minutes, or until cooked to your liking.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve.

STEAMED BROCCOLI ITALIAN STYLE

Steps:

• Rinse the broccoli and trim off the very bottom of the thick stem. You can either steam the entire head whole or cut it up into florets.
• Steam the broccoli (but don't over cook it).
• Lay out on a platter.
• Drizzle with lots of fresh lemon juice.
• Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil to taste.
• (Optional) add fresh minced garlic to taste.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• This can be served either hot or room temperature.

ITALIAN BROCCOLI

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.

ITALIAN-STYLE BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion in oil for 2-3 minutes or until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender.