Italian Broccoli
We went camping last weekend and I made a simple steak dinner with Italian broccoli and salad. I had a bit of extra vinaigrette leftover from our salad so I decided to toss the steamed broccoli with it…I am so glad I did! It gave the broccoli such a nice flavor and for once, my kids actually ate every single broccoli floret on their plates! I decided to make it again this week and thought it would pair nicely with the Italian Chicken and the Garlic Rice with Sautéed Onions, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Toasted Pine Nuts.
How to Make Italian Broccoli
Combine the olive oil, seasoned vinegar, red wine vinegar, sugar, garlic, and sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Whisk until evenly combined. Let the vinaigrette sit for 20-30 minutes to allow flavors to mingle.
Place the broccoli florets in a steamer tray that you have placed in a pot of boiling water. Once the water is boiling, place a lid on the pot and steam for 3-4 minutes or until broccoli is fork-tender.
Remove from the pot of water and steamer immediately. Pour the broccoli into a serving bowl then drizzle it with the vinaigrette and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Toss to coat the broccoli evenly. Serve & enjoy.
Equipment
- Large Pot with Steamer Tray
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
- ½ tsp red wine vinegar
- Pinch of sugar
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
- 2 cups of broccoli florets
Instructions
- Combine the olive oil, seasoned vinegar, red wine vinegar, sugar, garlic, and sea salt. and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Whisk until evenly combined. Let the vinaigrette sit for 20-30 minutes to allow flavors to mingle.
- Place the broccoli florets in a steamer tray that you have placed in a large pot of boiling water. Once the water is boiling, place a lid on the pot and steam for 3-4 minutes or until broccoli is fork-tender.
- Remove from the pot of water and steamer immediately. Pour the broccoli into a serving bowl then drizzle it with the vinaigrette and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Toss to coat the broccoli evenly. Serve & enjoy.
I love this recipe and the taste of steamed broccoli. MMM!
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This sounds great! Broccoli is one of my favorites!
What a great idea!
We do the same thing with green beans and a lemon vinaigrette.
Pam, These sound so light and delicious!
Clever girl! Love the inspired idea you had while camping!
Brilliant! I’d never have thought of this.
This is such a simple way to make broccoli more exciting!
We have broccoli all the time so I am always looking for ways to dress it up. This looks perfect! Thanks!
I love broccoli! Can’t wait to give this a try.
So healthy, so delicious and simple – perfect really!
Mary x
wow, kids cleaning their plate of any veggie is a major win! 🙂
I am always looking for new veggie recipes this one looks good. I will have to try it.
Thank you very much , sir im a pretty great salad