We love broccoli so much that there is always a bunch kicking around the crisper drawer. While fresh broccoli is delicious prepared all sorts of ways, this is our go-to recipe when it sits in the fridge for a little too long. Simply chop it up and cook slowly with olive oil and aromatics. What you’ll end up with is a super-flavorful spread that’s very versatile, whether you layer it on crusty toast with a sprinkle of feta or spoon it over a bowl of grains.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr 45 min |
| Active: | 15 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- 1 large bunch broccoli, stems included, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 shallots or one small red onion, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for serving
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cook until very bright green and crisp tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Add the olive oil, garlic and shallots to a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Turn the heat to medium high and cook, stirring often, until the garlic is softened and the shallots are translucent but not brown, about 7 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the broccoli. Season with 2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes and several grinds of black pepper. Cook until the broccoli is very soft and tender, stirring often to prevent sticking, about 1 1/2 hours. Season to taste with salt, pepper and more crushed red pepper.
- Serve the broccoli spread warm or cold. Try it tossed with hot pasta, chickpeas and Parmesan for a quick vegetarian dish. Fold it into an omelet with cubed fresh mozzarella. Serve it on top of a grain bowl, in a chopped salad or with toasted bread.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 333 |
| Total Fat | 28 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 639 mg |
Reviews
It is unflavorable- mush.. canned baby food with no flavor