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.

Healthy garlic steamed broccoli side dish recipe made with Gustare Gourmet Coratina extra virgin olive oil and Sweet Butter olive oil for nutritious vegetables

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!