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Ingredients
- 1 head broccoli, about 1 1/4 pounds
- 2 plum tomatoes, about 1/2 pound
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 18 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
- Salt to taste if desired
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
Method
- Cut the tops of the broccoli into bite-size florets.
- Cut the broccoli stems into 1 1/2-inch lengths, trimming and discarding the outer coating.
- There should be about 6 cups of broccoli pieces.
- Meanwhile, bring to a boil enough water to cover the broccoli when added.
- Add the broccoli, and after the water returns to a boil, cook another 2 minutes.
- Drain thoroughly.
- Peel the tomatoes, and cut them lengthwise into eighths.
- Scrape away and discard the seeds and the pulpy portions around them.
- Set the tomato strips aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet, and add the broccoli and pepper flakes.
- Add the tomato strips, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Cook, shaking the skillet and stirring so that the ingredients blend and cook evenly, about 2 minutes.
