You might never again buy bottled dressing thanks to how quick, simple, and adaptable this creamy balsamic dressing recipe is! You can add different herbs and spices to suit your preferences.
| Prep Time: | 5 mins |
| Cook Time: | 10 mins |
| Total Time: | 15 mins |
| Servings: | 4 |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound fresh broccoli, cut into spears
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons water
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a nonstick pan. Add garlic and pepper flakes to the hot oil and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add broccoli and stir until well coated in oil. Add water and cover the pan. Steam until tender but not mushy, about 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper.
- If you would like a little acidity you can squeeze in half a lemon.
Reviews
I made this recipe as written, with the exception of using a really large pinch of red pepper flakes, like 1/2 tsp. The whole family loved it and requested it again the following week.
I’ve made this several times as written. It’s become a family favorite to eat and to cook. You can adjust the seasonings as you please and cook the broccoli to your desired level of tenderness. It’s easy, fast and flavorful.
I expected a bit more flavor, but that is easily fixable for next time. If you want it spicy, you’re going to need to add more than a pinch of red pepper flakes. I had to add more water to get the broccoli to steam because the 3tbsp evaporated quickly.