italian broccoli

Italian Broccoli is a fast, easy side dish packed with flavors. Broccoli florets are fast steamed, then sautéed with olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes in this dish that can be prepared in just 15 minutes!

Italian Broccoli

broccoli

extra virgin olive oil, divided

garlic (about 2 cloves)

salt

red pepper flakes

Fill a large pot or Dutch oven with about 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil over medium high heat.

Add broccoli to the pot and allow to steam for 2 minutes. Drain and use a paper towel to carefully wipe the interior of the pot dry.

Return pot to the stove over medium high heat and add 4 tablespoons of olive oil to the pot to coat the bottom.

Return broccoli to the pot in a single layer and allow to cook 3 minutes without stirring to toast the broccoli.

Reduce heat to low. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil along with garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes. Stir to coat.

Cook 2-3 additional minutes, stirring occasionally.

Enjoy this easy and delicious Italian broccoli. Cooked with olive oil and garlic, you&#039;ll love this side dish!

tbsp extra virgin olive oil (replace with water if wanted.)

garlic

cheese

tbsp water (if needed

Clean and cut fresh broccoli into medium size heads (shave off the sides to the stalks and chop them small if you want to use everything).

Heat 2-3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil in a medium frying pan over low heat.

Crush the garlic and chop fine or in thin slices and add to the olive oil.

Simmer the garlic for a few minutes until fragrant (about 2-3 minutes).

Add in the broccoli pieces and cover with lid to trap any steam.

Add a little bit of water to promote steam and let cook about 5 to 10 minutes or until the broccoli is bright green and is still firm.   You don&#x27;t want overcooked broccoli!

When done remove from heat and set aside until ready to serve.

Top with grated Italian Romano cheese for additional flavor if preferred.

Super easy Italian broccoli recipe with garlic and olive oil.

garlic (sliced)

olive oil

extra virgin olive oil

tsp kosher salt

Chop broccoli into florets.&nbsp; Chop 5 cloves of garlic.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bring 1" of water in lidded pan to boil.&nbsp; Cook broccoli for 2-3 minutes with lid slightly closed until bright green and strain in colander.

Dry off pan and saute garlic over medium heat in a 1/4 cup of olive oil until golden (about 2 minutes).&nbsp; Add broccoli to pan and saute for 3-5 minutes, mix well with spoon and thoroughly coat the broccoli with the garlic.

Season with 1 tsp kosher salt, mix and remove from heat.&nbsp; Drizzle a couple tablespoons of extra virgin oil on top before serving.&nbsp; Enjoy!

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Italian broccoli with garlic and oil is the go-to side dish you've been searching for!  It's super tasty, has only a few ingredients, and takes only about 15 minutes to make.  Lightly steamed broccoli is tossed with golden garlic, red pepper flakes, and a touch of salt and finished with extra virgin olive oil.  I hope you enjoy this sauteed broccoli with garlic and oil side dish!  

ITALIAN SIDE DISH SERIES:
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INGREDIENTS:
- 1 large head of broccoli
- 5 cloves garlic
 -1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt

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