Italian Broccoli Recipe
Steamed broccoli finished with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic and parmesan cheese
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Broccoli
Wash the broccoli florets thoroughly under cold running water. Cut any large florets in half to ensure even cooking.
- 2
Steam the Broccoli
Place the broccoli florets in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam for about 5-7 minutes, or until the broccoli is bright green and tender but still crisp.
- 3
Prepare the Garlic
While the broccoli is steaming, peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Once the broccoli is done steaming, remove it from the heat and transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and add the minced garlic.
- 5
Add Parmesan
Toss the broccoli gently to coat it with the olive oil and seasonings. Finally, sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top and toss again to combine.
- 6
Serve
Transfer the Italian broccoli to a serving platter and enjoy warm as a side dish.