• Servings: 4
• Time Cook: 20m
• Time Prep: 30m

• 1 bunch fresh broccoli or 3 broccoli crowns
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 4 tablespoons olive oil,divided
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Peel and slice stems. Divide crowns into florets. Set aside. Can be prepared ahead.
Using a high sided pan or pot add enough water to cover half the broccoli, estimate, do not add broccoli, to water add salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons oil. When water boils add broccoli. Cook till tender. Drain. In same pan add 2 tablesoons oil and chopped garlic. Heat add cooked broccoli. Taste adjust seasoning. Toss.
Serve

Variation: Pasta with Broccoli

Cook 1 lb pasta like bow ties

Prepare broccoli as instructed but RESERVE broth from cooked broccoli. Add broccoli with 1/2 the broth to cooked pasta. Toss,add more broth if needed. Serve with parmesan cheese.

Vegetable side dish or a pasta dish