Name: 15-Minute Steamed Broccoli
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4-6 cups Broccoli Florets (or broccolini) 8 ounces; 1 tablespoon olive oil (or butter or ghee); 4-10 garlic cloves, rough chopped; generous pinch chili flakes (Aleppo or Urfa Biber are nice here); zest of one lemon; salt and pepper to taste; Optional: truffle oil

American

Healthy

Vegan

Tongs

Tear or cut broccoli florets into small florets, roughly the same size to ensure even doneness.

Pour 3/4-inch water in a medium pot and place a steamer basket over top. (Water should not cover the bottom of the basket). Place broccoli in the basket and cover with a lid. Bring water to a boil. Lower heat to medium-low, and simmer covered, until fork-tender, about 5 minutes. Test with a fork.

While the broccoli is steaming, heat oil in a large skillet. Saute garlic over medium heat until fragrant, add chili flakes. When garlic is golden add lemon zest, give a stir and turn the heat off.

Using tongs, add the steamed broccoli to the skillet, season generously with salt and pepper and give a gentle stir.

Taste, adjust salt, pepper, chili flakes. Add a little more olive oil if you like, so broccoli is nicely coated.

15-Minute Steamed Broccoli

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