Caramelized Broccoli With Garlic

Name: Caramelized Broccoli With Garlic
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/4 lbs broccoli, stems peeled and heads halved lengthwise; 1/2 cup water; 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced (use more those of you that want a lot of garlic); 2 pinches crushed red pepper flakes; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (not the bottled kind); toasted cashews, chopped

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/4 lbs broccoli, stems peeled and heads halved lengthwise
1/2 cup water
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced (use more those of you that want a lot of garlic)
2 pinches crushed red pepper flakes
salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (not the bottled kind)
toasted cashews, chopped

Directions

1

In a large, deep skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
2

Add the broccoli, cut side down, cover and cook over moderate heat until richly browned on the bottom, about 8 minutes.
3

Add the water, cover and cook until the broccoli is just tender and the water has evaporated, about 7 minutes.
4

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil along with the garlic and the crushed red pepper and cook uncovered until the garlic is golden brown, about 3 minutes.
5

Season the broccoli with salt and black pepper, drizzle with the lemon juice, toasted cashews and serve.