Broccoli With Red Pepper Flakes and Garlic Chips
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5 ingredients or less
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Broccoli
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Easy
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Healthy 2
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Low calorie
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Low carb
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Low cholesterol
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Low protein
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Low sat. fat
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Broccoli With Red Pepper Flakes and Garlic Chips
Time: 25 mins
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 -4 garlic cloves, sliced crosswise into thin slices
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 lbs broccoli
Directions
- 1 In a small skillet over medium-low heat combine the olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes.
- 2 Heat, stirring frequently, just until the garlic begins to turn golden on the edges, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- 3 Remove from heat, strain through a fine-mesh sieve, reserving the oil and garlic in separate containers.
- 4 Cut the broccoli into florets, trimming the stalks until they are about 1-2 inches long.
- 5 Place the cut broccoli in steamer basket over boiling water, cover tightly and stem until crisp tender, 4-6 minutes.
- 6 Place broccoli immediately into a serving dish, sprinkle with garlic flakes and 1 tablespoon of the oil.
- 7 Serve.
- 8 The remaining oil can be saved and used in other dishes later.