Broccoli With Fennel And Red Bell Pepper Recipes

BROCCOLI WITH FENNEL AND RED BELL PEPPER

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
• Add fennel seeds and stir until toasted, about 3 minutes.
• Add shallots and saute until golden, about 3 minutes.
• Add sliced fennel bulb and red bell pepper and saute until just tender, about 3 minutes.
• Add broccoli.
• Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons oil over vegetables.
• Stir in herbes de Provence.
• Pour broth over.
• Simmer until broccoli is crisp-tender and liquid evaporates, about 6 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Herbes de Provence is a dried herb mixture available at specialty foods stores and in the spice section of some supermarkets. A combination of dried thyme, basil, savory, and fennel seeds can be substituted.

BROCCOLI WITH FENNEL AND RED BELL PEPPER

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add fennel seeds and stir until toasted, about 3 minutes. Add shallots and sauté until golden, about 3 minutes. Add sliced fennel bulb and red bell pepper and sauté until just tender, about 3 minutes. Add broccoli. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons oil over vegetables. Stir in herbes de Provence. Pour broth over. Simmer until broccoli is crisp-tender and liquid evaporates, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• *A dried herb mixture available at specialty foods stores and in the spice section of some supermarkets. A combination of dried thyme, basil, savory, and fennel seeds can be substituted.

FESTIVE BROCCOLI WITH BUTTERED RED PEPPER

Steps:

• Bring a medium-size pot of salted water to boiling.
• Add broccoli florets and cook for 5-6 minutes or until tender.
• Drain and keep warm.
• Heat 2 tbsp butter in medium-size nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Add red pepper and garlic; reduce heat to medium-low heat.
• Cook stirring occasionally for 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Add remaining tbsp butter, salt and pepper.
• Place broccoli in bowl.
• Pour butter over top.
• Serve at once.

BROCCOLI AND BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Place broccoli and pepper in a steamer basket over simmering water.
• Steam, covered, for 8 to 12 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Drain.
• Arrange on a serving platter.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan melt the butter.
• Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
• Drizzle over broccoli mixture.