Olive Oil & Garlic Steamed Broccoli

Olive Oil & Garlic Steamed Broccoli

Servings

2-3

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cuisine

American

Category

Vegetables

Want a super-easy side dish that packs an immunity-boosting punch? Turn to broccoli. One of the healthiest veggies out there, it is loaded with Vitamin A, Vitamin E, and plant-based iron, all of which help maintain a healthy immune system. It is an excellent source of Vitamin C as well, which promotes the formation of antibodies. It also contains the antioxidant sulphoramane, which attacks free radicals in our bodies that lead to illness. Pair it with your favorite Gustare Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. Our 2023 Coratina Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Peru currently offers the highest polyphenol concentration for the greatest anti-oxidant effect. Garlic Olive Oil is always a delicious choice as well. Or try my current favorite, Gustare Sweet Butter Olive Oil, to add a luxurious layer of flavor that makes any veggie taste decadent.

Olive Oil & Garlic Steamed Broccoli

Ingredients

  • 1 head broccoli, washed and cut into florets
  • 2 Tbsp. Gustare Coratina Extra Virgin Olive Oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • Gustare Fleur de Sel and freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Prepare saucepot with steaming basket and ½ inch-1 inch of water.
  2. Add broccoli and cover.

  3. Bring water to boil. Then immediately reduce heat to low.  Steam broccoli until crisp-tender, approximately 15 minutes.  Drain broccoli and set aside in strainer.

  4. Add Gustare Coratina Extra Virgin Olive Oil to pot. Increase heat to medium-low.  Add pressed garlic and sauté 2-3 minutes, to soften but not brown.

  5. Return broccoli to pot, toss with olive oil and garlic, and cook just to heat through, approximately 1 minute more.

  6. Season to taste. Enjoy!