Spiced Garlic Broccolini

What’s in it

·       3 bunches baby broccoli (for 4 ppl)

·       1/3 cup avocado oil

·       6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

·       2 t crushed red pepper

·       Freshly ground black pepper and sea salt, to taste

How to Make it

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

  2. Add the broccolini and cook until bright green. About 5 minutes.

  3. Scoop out and save 1/2 cup of the cooking water then drain the broccolini.

  4. In a large skillet, heat the avocado oil with the garlic, crushed red pepper and a little black pepper. Cook over moderate heat for 1 minute.

  5. Increase the heat to high, add the broccolini and toss it to cover with the oil.

  6. Add half of the reserved cooking water and toss occasionally, until the broccolini is crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. You can add a little more of the pasta water if needed. Season with sea salt and (optional) serve with lemon slices.

WHY IT’S HEALTHY

Broccoli is an excellent source of phytochemicals that fight free radical damage and antioxidants that protect cells and the structure of DNA. Broccoli is also loaded with vitamins K and C. Garlic has strong antibiotic, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties, is high in vitamin C and B-6 as well as the minerals selenium, calcium, iron and copper.

 

 

Adapted from Jason Travi