Spiced Orange Broccoli

Name: Spiced Orange Broccoli
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 shallots, minced (approximately 1/3 cup); 14 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 bunches broccoli florets, chopped (about 6 cups?); 23 cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 12 teaspoon salt; 2 oranges, zest of; 12 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; freshly cracked black pepper

11 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 shallots, minced (approximately 1/3 cup)
14 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 bunches broccoli florets, chopped (about 6 cups?)
23 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
12 teaspoon salt
2 oranges, zest of
12 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
freshly cracked black pepper

Directions

1

In large saute pan, saute olive oil, garlic, shallots and red pepper flakes over medium heat.
2

Stir frequently for about 5 minutes, just until garlic and shallots are soft, being careful not to burn!
3

Add the chopped broccoli to pan and saute 1 minute.
4

Add the orange juice, vinegar and salt.
5

Cover pan, and steam for 3-4 minutes ONLY until broccoli is tender.
6

Do not overcook.
7

The broccoli once cooked, should be firm-tender and very green.
8

Stir in orange zest and toasted sesame oil.
9

Serve immediately.
10

Garnish with freshly cracked black pepper if desired.