Broccoli With Tomatoes
- Total Time
- 20 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1head broccoli, about 1¼ pounds
- 2plum tomatoes, about ½ pound
- 2tablespoons olive oil
- ⅛teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
- 1teaspoon finely minced garlic
- Salt to taste if desired
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
123 calories; 7 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 13 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 4 grams sugars; 5 grams protein; 504 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Cut the tops of the broccoli into bite-size florets. Cut the broccoli stems into 1½-inch lengths, trimming and discarding the outer coating. There should be about 6 cups of broccoli pieces.
- Step 2
Meanwhile, bring to a boil enough water to cover the broccoli when added. Add the broccoli, and after the water returns to a boil, cook another 2 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
- Step 3
Peel the tomatoes, and cut them lengthwise into eighths. Scrape away and discard the seeds and the pulpy portions around them. Set the tomato strips aside.
- Step 4
Heat the oil in a large skillet, and add the broccoli and pepper flakes.
- Step 5
Add the tomato strips, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook, shaking the skillet and stirring so that the ingredients blend and cook evenly, about 2 minutes.
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Comments
OK. Nothing special.
The seasoning is a little "timid" and I kicked up the red pepper flakes and the minced garlic a bit.
Instead of immersing broccoli florets in water why not steam them to retain more vitamins? Uses less energy (less water), and probably takes about the same amount of time. How about substituting the ubiquitous (in my area these days) oval-shaped cherry tomatoes for plums (also plentiful I admit) and simply cut them in half or pierce (if small) without having to deseed? No change to garlic or pepper flakes. Maybe a hint of anchovie for a different take.