Garlic Sauteed Broccoli and Peppers
A quick and easy side of vibrant, garlicky chargrilled vegetables that goes well with practically any main
Equipment
- non stick pan or wok
Ingredients
- 2 cups small broccoli florets
- 1 cup peppers, sliced (you can use sweet peppers or mildly spicy peppers, the chef has used red bell peppers)
- 2 tablespoons garlic, finely sliced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, crushed or ground
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Parboil 2 cups small broccoli florets in boiling water for 3-5 minutes, once par-cooked, strain in a large colander or if you want to retain the bright green colour of the broccoli, strain it first and put in a bath of cold water for a couple of minutes.
- Put the 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a hot pan on high heat
- When the butter melts add 2 tablespoons finely sliced garlic into the pan, sauté for a minute
- Add 1 cup sliced peppers, sauté for a minute
- Add the broccoli and sauté for another minute.
- Add salt to taste and 1 teaspoon crushed black pepper and stir through on the heat until the vegetables and garlic get slightly charred
- Remove from the heat and serve.