There is real broccoli, which is mostly found in farmers markets, and then there is the standard broccoli commonly seen in the generic American grocery stores. I consider them to be two different vegetables. I urge you to try the real broccoli, although you will have to visit your local farmers market. Look for the ones where the flower is small and young. You will notice that the broccoli sold in grocery stores are giant flowers that have been allowed to grow to a point where they are tasteless, they are often yellowish and the green color is not deep.
Here I give a simple recipe to cook broccolli:
Ingredients: Broccoli, garlic, olive oil, and salt.
Wash the broccoli and strain it in a salad spinner to remove as much water as possible. This makes it easier to saute in oil. Heat olive oil in a pan at medium heat. Take three or four garlic cloves and crush them with the flat portion of a chef's knife or any other appropriate tool. Add the garlic to the olive oil and cook for a minute or so, this helps to get the garlic flavor in to the oil. Add the broccoli and stir constantly for about two to three minutes. Add about a quarter cup of water, cover with a lid and let cook for another three minutes or so. The broccoli will turn deep green. You may have to cook it longer depending on how well cooked you like your broccoli.
It is ready to be served and I can assure you that this dish will change your bad past experiences with generic store broccoli, at least it changed mine.
Here I give a simple recipe to cook broccolli:
Ingredients: Broccoli, garlic, olive oil, and salt.
Wash the broccoli and strain it in a salad spinner to remove as much water as possible. This makes it easier to saute in oil. Heat olive oil in a pan at medium heat. Take three or four garlic cloves and crush them with the flat portion of a chef's knife or any other appropriate tool. Add the garlic to the olive oil and cook for a minute or so, this helps to get the garlic flavor in to the oil. Add the broccoli and stir constantly for about two to three minutes. Add about a quarter cup of water, cover with a lid and let cook for another three minutes or so. The broccoli will turn deep green. You may have to cook it longer depending on how well cooked you like your broccoli.
It is ready to be served and I can assure you that this dish will change your bad past experiences with generic store broccoli, at least it changed mine.
