Broccoli with Garlic and Hot Pepper (Broccoli Strascinati)

Name: Broccoli with Garlic and Hot Pepper (Broccoli Strascinati)
Prep time: PT0D0H0M
Cook time: PT0D0H0M
Total time: PT0D0H0M
Yield: serves 2-4
Ingredients: 1 ⁄ 4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 bunch (about 1 lb.) broccoli, stemmed and cut into florets; 3 cloves garlic, smashed; 1 ⁄ 2 tsp. crushed red chile flakes; Kosher salt, to taste

Serves
serves 2-4

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MURRAY HALL; FOOD STYLING BY JESSIE YUCHEN

By SAVEUR Editors

Published on January 7, 2014

This Roman dish, which pairs beautifully with pork chops, can be made with regular broccoli, broccoli rabe, or romanesco. Dana Bowen, our executive editor, compiled a comprehensive roundup of traditional Roman side dishes, or contorni, in our April 2010 issue.

Ingredients

¹⁄₄ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 bunch (about 1 lb.) broccoli, stemmed and cut into florets
3 cloves garlic, smashed
¹⁄₂ tsp. crushed red chile flakes
Kosher salt, to taste

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Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a 12" skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli; cook, turning occasionally, until lightly browned, 6–8 minutes. Sprinkle in 2 tbsp. water; add garlic; cook until golden, 2–3 minutes. Add chile; cook until toasted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt.