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Broccoli or Broccoli Rabe W/olive Oil and Garlic

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Broccoli, Side dishes 1 Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 lb Bunch broccoli or broccoli rabe; rinsed
1 Thick ends of stems trimmed; in 2" lengths
Salt; to taste
2 tb Extra-virgin olive oil
1 Garlic clove; in thin slivers
1 pn Hot red pepper flakes

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Fill a large, wide saucepan with water; heat to boiling. Add the
broccoli or broccoli rabe and salt; boil until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
Drain immediately. Wipe the pan dry.
2. Add the oil, garlic and red pepper flakes to the saucepan. Heat over low
heat, stirring, until warmed and garlic begins to sizzle, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir the broccoli rabe into the warm oil to coat. Serve at once.
Copyright credit: 1996 by Marie Simmons
Recipe by: http://www.lifetimetv.com
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #1005 by Roberta Banghart
<bobbi744@sojourn.com> on Jan 12, 1998

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