The Savory Way: Broccoli With Roasted Peppers, Olives, and Feta Cheese

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Broccoli With Roasted Peppers, Olives, and Feta Cheese

 

Recipe By : The Savory Way by Deborah Madison, page 188

Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Main Dishes, Vegetarian Vegetables

Madison: Savory Way

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 large bunch broccoli

1 tablespoon virgin olive oil -- up to 2

1 garlic clove -- thinly sliced

10 Kalamata olives -- pits removed

chopped into large pieces

3 tablespoons roasted peppers -- diced

2 teaspoons finely chopped marjoram or 1/2 t dried

OR 1/2 teaspoon dried

1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

2 ounces feta cheese

salt

freshly ground pepper

lemon wedges -- (optional)

 

Makes 2 to 4 servings

 

Many people I know frequently make a meal of a single vegetable garnished

with tasty tidbits, some bread or rice, and a piece of cheese. This is one

of those dishes. Two people can polish it off with ease and call it

dinner, or it can be part of a larger meal and serve four. With roasted

peppers on hand, this can be made very quickly.

 

The garnishes can all be prepared while the broccoli is steaming.

 

Cut the broccoli into fairly large flowerets. Set aside the stalks for

another purpose or thickly peel them, cut into spears or rounds, and

include a few of them in the recipe. Steam the broccoli until it has

cooked as much as you like. While the broccoli is steaming prepare the

rest of the ingredients.

 

When the broccoli is cooked, warm the oil in a large pan with the sliced

garlic. Remove the garlic when it has browned; then add the steamed

broccoli, olives, peppers, marjoram, and parsley. Saute over lively heat

until everything is warmed. Scatter the cheese over the broccoli, season

it lightly with salt, and add pepper to taste. Serve the dish warm. If

you like, serve it with a wedge of lemon and eat it as a warm salad.

 

 

 

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