Caramelized Broccoli with Garlic

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Recipe by: Food & Wine

Ingredients 

Total Time:
35 min

• 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

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Instructions

1. 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.
   

2. Add the water, cover and cook until the broccoli is just tender and the water has evaporated, about 7 minutes.
   

3. 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.

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