Lemony Braised Broccoli

Name: Lemony Braised Broccoli
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1-inch wedges; 2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes; 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets, stalks peeled and thinly sliced; 4 wide strips lemon zest, plus wedges for serving; Salt and pepper

Don't toss broccoli stalks! If you peel and thinly slice them, you can cook them the way you do florets.

Source: Everyday Food, September 2012

25 mins 25 mins 4

Total Time Prep Servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1-inch wedges
2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets, stalks peeled and thinly sliced
4 wide strips lemon zest, plus wedges for serving
Salt and pepper

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and saute until golden, about 6 minutes. Add garlic, coriander, and red-pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add broccoli, lemon zest, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Cook until fork-tender, 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve with lemon wedges.