Easy garlicky broccoli
4
Points®
Total time: 10 min • Prep: 5 min • Cook: 5 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Broccoli gets a generous dose of flavor from aromatic garlic, red pepper flakes and a sprinkling of grated Parmesan. Though it is a worthy side on most any plate, it is also a delicious base for cooked chicken, beef, or pork. Just break the head of broccoli into tiny florets and reduce the cooking time a bit.
Ingredients
Broccoli
1 head(s)
Water
2 Tbsp
Olive oil
4 tsp
Garlic
1 large clove(s)
Red pepper flakes
0.25 tsp
Table salt
0.25 tsp
Grated Parmesan cheese
0.25 cup(s)
Instructions
1
Put the broccoli in a large microwavable bowl and add the water. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and prick a few holes in the plastic. Microwave on High until the broccoli is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes, stirring once halfway through the cooking; drain. Return the broccoli to the bowl.
2
Stir together the oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt in a small microwavable bowl. Microwave on High until the garlic sizzles, about 30 seconds. Add the garlic mixture to the broccoli and toss to coat. Sprinkle with the Parmesan. Yields about 1 1⁄4 cups per serving.
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