mmm brocky

can't believe it but both my babies luv broccoli.  "mmm, brocky."  

i think we've figured out the way we enjoy it best, and it goes basically like this: a hot sear / saute with garlic, a sprinkling of red pepper flakes, lots of olive oil & kosher salt, then a splash of water to steam sauteed broccoli for a couple of mins under a lid, and tada, brocky.

ingredients

• 1 head broccoli cut into bite-sized pieces
• a pinch of red pepper flakes {don't worry, this won't make it too spicy}
• 1 clove of garlic
• liberal drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
• lots of kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup water or chicken stock

preparation

as i said above, this is such an easy method and we think it's the best way to enjoy vibrant, flavorful broccoli without having to blanch it in cold water to keep it green {who likes cold broccoli anyway}. so, heat a clove of garlic & red pepper flakes in a saute pan until very hot {almost smoking, but not burned... this happens fast}. toss in broccoli bites and watch them come alive & turn bright green.  

remember saute means to jump in french, so work your inner-chef and give them a toss.  get a nice hot sear, even brown bits on the edges just add more flavor.  add 1/4 cup water, cover and steam for ~3 mins.  serve immediately.  but blow on hot pieces for little ones :)

i'm craving brocky now and it's only 8:05am.