Broccoli With Lemon Kalamata Olives And Capers Recipes

CHARRED BROCCOLI WITH CAPERS

Steps:

• Cut 1 head broccoli into florets. Peel the stem, shave into ribbons and soak in ice water. Heat 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the broccoli florets; cook, stirring occasionally, until charred, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon capers to the skillet; cook 30 seconds, then add to the broccoli. Drain the shaved broccoli stem; add to the bowl with the florets and toss with 1 tablespoon each lemon juice and olive oil, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, 1/3 cup grated parmesan, and salt and pepper.
• Serves: 4 (side); Calories: 184; Total Fat: 14 grams; Saturated Fat: 3 grams; Protein: 7 grams; Total carbohydrates: 11 grams; Sugar: 0 grams; Fiber: 4 grams; Cholesterol: 5 milligrams; Sodium: 352 milligrams

BROCCOLI WITH OLIVES

Steps:

• Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Put broccoli in a steamer basket over boiling water, cover, and steam until just tender, about 7 minutes. Briefly plunge into ice-water bath. Drain; pat dry.
• Heat 1/4 cup oil in a wide saute pan over medium heat. Add half of the broccoli, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in half of the olives. Cook until heated through. Transfer to a serving dish; cover. Repeat with remaining oil, broccoli, salt, pepper, and olives. Combine batches. Serve immediately.

BROCCOLI WITH LEMON, KALAMATA OLIVES AND CAPERS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan fitted with a steamer basket, bring a 1 inch of water to a bowl. Steam the broccoli until tender-crisp, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Transfer the broccoli to a serving bowl, cover and set aside.
• While the vegetables are steaming, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
• Add the oil and garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute just until the garlic begins to become fragrant.
• Stir in the olives, lemon juice and capers and cook until heated through, approximately 1 minute.
• Pour the sauce over the steamed broccoli and season with black pepper.
• Toss well to coat.
• Garnish with a sprig or two of fresh parsley, if desired.