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Healthiest Way to Cook broccoli

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Over-cooking broccoli can result in a tasteless mush. A quick saute with garlic and a splash of water, that is enough to not only cook this under-appreciated vegetable but also retain all it's flavour and nutrition.
Cook Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Olive or Canola Oil Or any other mild tasting oil
  • 1 head of Broccoli trimmed and washed, cut into small florets
  • 2 Cloves Garlic
  • A splash of Water

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in the pan.
    2. Add garlic and saute for a few minutes.
    3. Add broccoli florets and cook and toss lightly for a few minutes. Add salt.
    4. A splash of water and cover pan for a couple of minutes. Remove cover and toss.
    5. When I have company, or I'm in a mood for more flavour, I add 1/2 tsp of chilli peppers to the oil or cumin seeds or both. They add delicious flavour to the broccoli.