Sweetest #boiled #broccoli
It seems that whenever I’m away and return home, there’s a craving to eat greens. One of the easiest and flavorful ways I know to prepare broccoli is simply to boil the vegetable. As a student of Italian cooking, Giuliano Bugialli taught this method to bring out the flavor in the broccoli. Bugialli is the eponymous Italian cookbook author and teacher of authentic regional Italian foods. Also, this is my son’s favorite vegetable!!!
I don’t think there is a recipe for this, really. First thing is put up a big pot of water. While the water is heating to a full rolling boil of big bubbles, prep the garlic, and broccoli. Take one clove of garlic and smash it with the side of a knife and add to the water when it’s boiling. If using fresh broccoli (frozen is o.k.) trim off the stalks and just use the flowers. Once the water is boiling, add several pinches of salt and add the garlic. Now add broccoli, and cook untill tender, around 5 minutes depending on your stove’s heat. Drain and drizzle with olive oil and a touch of salt. Serve.
Just a simple addition of garlic to the water, adds a big burst of flavor to this very healthy green.
INGREDIENTS
1 small bunch broccoli (about 3/4 pound)
1 garlic clove, smashed
3 tablespoons salt
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS
Remove the broccoli stalks. Separate the broccoli florets. In a pot of boiling water, add the smashed garlic clove and 3 tablespoons of salt. Add the broccoli and cook until tender about five minutes. Drain and place in a serving dish and drizzle with olive oil and salt to taste.
