Sauteed Fresh Broccoli Recipe
Includes white rice. Vegetarian.
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Ingredients
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For the Broccoli
For the Rice
Method
Cooking the Rice
- 1
Rinse the Rice
Place 1 cup of white rice in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch.
- 2
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of water and 1 tsp of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 3
Cook the Rice
Once the water is boiling, add the rinsed rice. Stir briefly to prevent sticking, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.
- 4
Fluff the Rice
Once cooked, remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Sautéing the Broccoli
- 5
Prepare the Broccoli
Wash the fresh broccoli under running water and cut it into bite-sized florets. Set aside.
- 6
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 7
Sauté the Garlic
Add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
- 8
- 9
Season and Cook
Sprinkle 1 tsp of salt, 1 tsp of black pepper, and 1 tsp of red pepper flakes over the broccoli. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
