Broccoli with Olive Oil and Garlic

This is a classic way to cook broccoli if you are from an Italian family.  We put olive oil and garlic with just about everything.

Broccoli is so good for you.  I hope my 3 sons cook it often.  Their Aunt Hellie prefers this with Broccoli Rabe.  I think it has a more bitter flavor but they serve it a lot in New Jersey restaurants.

Serves 6

2 heads broccoli, stems removed, florets cut up

6 cloves garlic, peeled and kept whole

1/3 cup water

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper

Sauté broccoli in water with your garlic cloves  - cover with lid.

Don’t let it overcook and get too soft and lose color - try 4 minutes.

Pour olive oil over and sauté just another 1 minute.

Add salt and pepper to taste.