Spicy Chopped Broccoli

Name: Spicy Chopped Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head broccoli (1 1/4 pounds), stem trimmed and peeled; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 well-rinsed anchovies (or 2 teaspoons anchovy paste); 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes; Coarse salt and ground pepper

Anchovies and red-pepper flakes add a spicy twist to this broccoli side dish.

Source: Everyday Food, June 2004

15 mins 15 mins 4

Total Time Prep Servings

Ingredients

1 head broccoli (1 1/4 pounds), stem trimmed and peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 well-rinsed anchovies (or 2 teaspoons anchovy paste)
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Directions

1. Starting with flower end of broccoli, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add anchovies and red-pepper flakes. Cook, mashing anchovies with a wooden spoon, about 1 minute.
3. Raise heat to medium. Add broccoli; season with salt and ground pepper. Cook, stirring often, until broccoli is crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water. Simmer, covered, until broccoli is tender, 4 to 5 minutes more.