SPICY CHOPPED BROCCOLI
1
head broccoli, stem trimmed and peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Starting with flower end of broccoli, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch
pieces.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add red-pepper flakes.
Cook about 1 minute.
Raise heat to medium. Add broccoli; season with salt and ground pepper.
Cook, stirring often, until broccoli is crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
Add 1/2 cup water. Simmer, covered, until broccoli is tender, 4 to 5
minutes more.
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