Broccoli and Green Beans

Broccoli and Green Beans

"From Our Home to Yours"
Ozark First Church of the Nazarene"
2004

 

 

8 cups Broccoli florets (about 1 1/2 lbs)
1/2 Lb Green Beans
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon crushed Red Pepper flakes
Salt and Pepper (to taste)

 

 In a large pot, bring 6  quarts of salted water to a boil. Have ready a large bowl of ice water. Place Broccoli into the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Remove broccoli from pot and shock it in the bowl of ice water. When completely cooled, place in a colander and allow to drain. Replace the cold water. Bring the same pot of water back to a boil. Cook the green beans for 4 minutes. Like the broccoli, shock the beans with cold water and drain.
 In a large skillet, add olive oil. When almost smoking, add the garlic and saute for about 45 seconds. Do not cook any longer or it will give the dish a bitter taste. when garlic starts to brown, remove immeditaely and discard. Add the red pepper flakes, broccoli and green beans to the pan and cook for 5 minutes. Season with Salt and Pepper. Serve immediately.

 

Billie C.
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