Do you think a broccoli recipe can be considered OMG-worthy? At first, I’d say no. I mean, broccoli? Really? But after this recipe, I just may have to rethink that answer. I love roasted broccoli. I love broccoli cranberry salad. I love broccoli with maple syrup. But now I have a new way to love it. Caramelized with Garlic. The recipe comes from the September 2008 issue of Food & Wine magazine, and was listed in a 30 Best Fast Recipes Ever article. I completely agree with the best and fast assessment. It took just minutes to get it going and didn’t require too much babysitting.
It’s quite possible that I ate the whole batch myself (although I did halve the recipe!), but Madeline did have a bunch herself, and every time she finished her portion, she fussed for more. That kind of fussing I like! Nick, on the other hand, has a love/hate relationship with broccoli. He went through a phase where he only ate the stalk portions. Then he switched and only ate the tops. Now he says he doesn’t like it, although I got him to try one piece this time (house rule) and he sheepishly admitted he liked it.
Like broccoli? MAKE THIS. I promise you won’t be disappointed. You can come back and thank me once you clear your plate too.
Caramelized Broccoli with Garlic
Recipe courtesy of David Gingrass, Food & Wine
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 heads of broccoli (1-1/4 pounds total), stems peeled and heads halved lengthwise
1/2 cup water
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Pinch of crushed red pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
In a large, deep skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the broccoli, cut side down, cover and cook over moderate heat until richly browned on the bottom, about 8 minutes. Add the water, cover and cook until the broccoli is just tender and the water has evaporated, about 7 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil along with the garlic and the crushed red pepper and cook uncovered until the garlic is golden brown, about 3 minutes. Season the broccoli with salt and black pepper, drizzle with the lemon juice and serve.
Really, that good? I’m definitely going to try this one next week! YUMMMM!
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looks omg to me!!!
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Going to the top of the list to try…I could live on roasted broccoli or cauliflower…but that looks even better!
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Oh wow, I am drooling. I absolutely LOVE garlic and broccoli so this sounds like a match made in heaven.
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I bet this is delicious! I made broccoli stir fry-ish tonight. You know…I think broccoli is just suited for kids’ tastes…when my brother was little the only veggie he liked was broccoli.
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I would sooo consider this OMG worthy. It looks fantasticx!
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I love Broccoli with garlic, I must try this one real soon.
SIL
Wow, who’dathunk there’d be a new way to make broccoli? This goes to the top of my to-try list.
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I’m sold. It looks great.
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Caramelized broccoli sounds excellent! I’d love to try it soon!
Natasha – 5 Star Foodies last blog post..Restaurant Gordon Ramsay
OK, I am one of those with the love-hate w/ broccoli, so I am printing this one out and am excited to try it.
Thanks!
dawns last blog post..pineapple & bacon pound cake
I feel this same way about roasted broccoli – so simple but I could and do eat the whole tray.
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this sounds like a good reason to get happy about broc-on-sale in the grocery ad.
oooo, yum. I will try this one for sure.
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I have a freakish like of broccoli and with garlic it’s like candy. This sounds fantastic!
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I love broccoli and so does my husband .. I’ll have to try this!
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Love broccoli. Have you ever tried slow-cooking them? It creates a very tasty puree, but one would only like it if they are OK with mushy broccoli. :-)
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Wow, this broccoli looks delicious. Broccoli is one of my favorite veggies, and your pictures have me convinced that this recipe is totally obsession-worthy. I can’t wait to try this out!
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Wow you have an absolutely GORGEOUS site! And your photos are to die for!
I am firmly in the broccoli loving camp (after spending my childhood in the heck no camp) and this recipe looks fabulous. I love finding a new fast and delicious way to make veggies.
Nancy
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Dude. I could not agree with you more about the wonders of broccoli. You won’t be surprised by the source of my favorite broccoli recipe. I’ll definitely give this one a try.
try sprinkling a little bread crumb over it while carmelizing…just a teaspoon(italian style)..I do mine w/ a little grated parm..just a little..maybe 1 tablspn total cheese and breadcrumb for a pan of broccolli…grew up on this..italian family this is a staple.