Braised broccoli, sautéed in a pan as it should be or steamed, gratinated or fried: the goodness does not change. Broccoli is a plant native to ancient Rome, annual and widespread throughout the Mediterranean. A particular characteristic is the inflorescence of the Calabrian sprouting broccoli, the most widespread nationwide. You can find it practically all winter, but those from December and January are the best. Ideal for seasoning pasta or as a side dish cooked in a pan with garlic, oil, and chili pepper. Some people also add anchovies during cooking to make it more appetizing. The benefits of broccoli are precious, from purifying to antianemic powers, already used by the ancient Romans for therapeutic purposes, discovering its benefits.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 3
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Winter
- Energy 244.38 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 16.10 (g) of which sugars 4.07 (g)
- Proteins 6.75 (g)
- Fat 19.80 (g) of which saturated 2.80 (g)of which unsaturated 0.12 (g)
- Fibers 6.18 (g)
- Sodium 1,258.89 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 223 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for preparing braised broccoli
- 1.54 lbs broccoli
- 1 clove garlic
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 hot chili pepper
- 1 cup water
- 9 g salt
Tools for preparing braised broccoli
- Pan
- Tongs
- Colander
Steps to prepare braised broccoli
Remove the outer leaves of the broccoli, divide the florets, and make two cross cuts on the stem. Wash in plenty of water.
Place a clove of garlic with chili pepper and some oil in a pan.
Brown while stirring often. After 5 minutes, add a cup of water, adjust the salt, and cover, continuing to cook for another 15 minutes.
Once ready, serve the braised broccoli as a hot side dish.
Variations
If you like, you can also cook it like this: Romanesco broccoli with speck.
https://blog.giallozafferano.it/vaipinacucina/ricetta-broccolo-romanesco-con-speck/
https://blog.giallozafferano.it/vaipinacucina/ricetta-broccolo-romanesco-con-speck/
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) “`
Do you eat the leaves of broccoli?
Broccoli are part of a group of vegetables belonging to botrytis cabbages where you do not eat the leaves but only the flowers.
How can you reduce the smell of broccoli when cooking?
The strong smell of cooked cabbage is mitigated by the scent of bay leaves added to the cooking broccoli.
