Brilliant Sautéed Broccoli

PREP 15 Min's COOK 10 Min's READY IN 25 Min's 6 servings

Ingredients

1 pound broccoli florets

 3 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
 1 teaspoon brown sugar
 2 tablespoons olive oil
 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Fill a pot with water and bring to a boil. Fill a large bowl or pot with half ice and half water. When the water comes to a boil, add the broccoli florets using a strainer with a handle if possible. Allow the broccoli to cook for 1 to 2 minutes until just tender. Immediately remove from the boiling water, using the strainer or draining, and transfer to bowl of ice to stop the cooking process. Immerse the broccoli completely in the ice water for a minute or two. Remove and place in a dish that has been lined with paper towels. This part can be done up to two days in advance.

2. In a cup or small bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese and brown sugar; set aside.

3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Throw in the broccoli and season with red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Stir to coat the broccoli, then cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and dust with the Parmesan cheese mixture.

This was very good!! We steamed the broccoli in the microwave.  Then we added it to the pan.  I love the sweet taste and the pepper bite!!

I have the weekend off!! Going to visit my brother and his family!!!  Looking forward to it!!  I haven’t seen them in a while.

We took the dog to the groomers.  He was so matted that they had to shame him!!! He has no hair on his tale and he looks so funny.  I wish that I could put a picture of him on here so that I could show every one what he looks like.  Dan hasn’t taken any pictures of him!!  I am surprised that he hasn’t.  I would love to show the before and after!!! It is too funny!!  We have to keep him out of the sun, for fear that he might get sun burnt!!  We will be taking him to get groomed every three months for now on.  I don’t want to put him through that again.  Pore dog!!