Broccoli Pancotto

8 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces dense country-style French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 small dried chilies (such as chiles de arbol*)
  • 2 large garlic cloves, flattened, peeled
  • 2 1/2 pounds broccoli, cut into florets (about 8 cups)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
  • 1/4 cup reserved pan drippings from Roasted Beef Tenderloin Wrapped in Bacon (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 450F.
  2. 2
    Place bread cubes on baking sheet.
  3. 3
    Bake until bread is lightly toasted, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4
    Set aside.
  5. 5
    Heat oil in heavy large deep skillet over medium heat.
  6. 6
    Add chilies and garlic and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  7. 7
    Add broccoli florets, 1 cup water, salt, and toasted bread cubes.
  8. 8
    Toss to coat.
  9. 9
    Cook uncovered until bread absorbs water and broccoli is crisp-tender, tossing often, about 20 minutes.
  10. 10
    Drizzle pan drippings from beef tenderloin over, if desired; toss to coat.
  11. 11
    Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  12. 12
    Transfer to bowl and serve.
  13. 13
    *Available at Latin American markets and some specialty foods stores.

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