Cut and prepare broccoli crowns into smaller pieces.
Place ice in a large bowl of water and set aside. Line a large plate with paper towels and set aside.
Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add broccoli and boil for one minute, just until the broccoli looks brighter in color. " Do not over boil!"
Remove broccoli with a strainer, immediately place broccoli in the ice water. Let it sit for 2 minutes. Remove the broccoli from the ice bath and transfer it to the plate that has been lined with the paper towels.
Heat oil in a large skillet over low-medium heat. Add your garlic cloves and red pepper flakes, allow the oil to absorb the flavor by sautéing for 1-2 minutes.
Turn the heat up to medium-high, then add the broccoli and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
Squeeze lemon juice over the broccoli, then remove from the pan and place in your serving bowl.
Salt and pepper to taste, then toss with parmesan.
Ingredients
Directions
Cut and prepare broccoli crowns into smaller pieces.
Place ice in a large bowl of water and set aside. Line a large plate with paper towels and set aside.
Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add broccoli and boil for one minute, just until the broccoli looks brighter in color. " Do not over boil!"
Remove broccoli with a strainer, immediately place broccoli in the ice water. Let it sit for 2 minutes. Remove the broccoli from the ice bath and transfer it to the plate that has been lined with the paper towels.
Heat oil in a large skillet over low-medium heat. Add your garlic cloves and red pepper flakes, allow the oil to absorb the flavor by sautéing for 1-2 minutes.
Turn the heat up to medium-high, then add the broccoli and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
Squeeze lemon juice over the broccoli, then remove from the pan and place in your serving bowl.
Salt and pepper to taste, then toss with parmesan.