1 bunch Broccoli*, cut into florets
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 small Onion, chopped
3 cloves Garlic (or 2 or 3 Garlic Scapes), chopped
1 Tbsp fresh Oragano leaves, chopped fine
1 Tbsp fresh Lemon Juice
1. Bring 2 cups Water and 2 tsp Salt to a boil.
Add Broccoli and lower the heat.
Simmer until broccoli head is just tender in the middle, 3 - 5 minutes.
Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
2. Heat 1 Tbsp Olive Oil in a large sauté pan on medium.
When oil shimmers, add Onion.
Cook, stirring often, until onion begins to brown, 5 - 6 minutes.
Stir in Garlic and cook another minute.
3. Add Broccoli, stir to coat with the onion and garlic, and Sauté 3 - 4 minutes.
4. Pour in the cup of reserved cooking liquid and add the Oregano and Lemon Juice.
Simmer 5 - 10 minutes, until broccoli is very tender.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Serves 2 - 4 Prep time 15 minutes Total 30 minutes.
* Pre-soak new broccoli in salted water for 1/2 hour, then rinse in fresh cold water
and store in a closed container in your vegetable crisper for up to a week.
Broccoli contains some 3% protein and is one of the richest vegetable sources of
calcium, iron and magnesium. Broccoli is very rich in vitamins A and C.