Italian-Style Broccoli

This simple recipe for broccoli goes together very quickly and tastes wonderful alongside just about any main dish. The Italian flavor comes from the simplicity of a bit of garlic and onion sauted in olive oil. The flavors are not strong, which is nice since broccoli tends to be a stronger flavored vegetable on its own. Add a sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and you have a delicious way of serving this tasty, good-for-you vegetable. Blessings...

Recipe: 

1/3 cup finely chopped onion

1 garlic clove, minced

2 tbsp. olive oil

1-1/2 lbs. fresh broccoli, cut into 2-inch spears

1/4 cup water

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. chili powder
grated Parmesan cheese

1. In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil for 2-3 minutes.

2. Stir in the broccoli, water, salt and chili powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Spoon into serving bowl and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Yield: 4-6 servings 

Note: My niece made this dish for her family using frozen broccoli and she said it worked well.