1bunch broccolicut into florets; if using stems, trim, peel and slice
1red bell peppertrimmed, seeds and membranes removed, diced
1shallotminced
1tablespoonolive oil
salt and pepperto taste
Instructions
Steam broccoli or blanch broccoli. To steam broccoli, bring 1" of water to boil in a large stockpot. Place broccoli in <g class="gr_ gr_168 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_run_anim Grammar only-ins doubleReplace replaceWithoutSep" id="168" data-gr-id="168">steamer</g> basket. Steam for 5-6 minutes until just tender. Alternatively, blanch broccoli by bringing a pot of water to boil. Add broccoli. Cook 5-6 minutes. Remove broccoli and place in <g class="gr_ gr_169 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_run_anim Grammar only-ins doubleReplace replaceWithoutSep" id="169" data-gr-id="169">bowl</g> filled with ice water to retain bright green color; drain.
Heat olive oil in a saute pan and add shallots. Stir and cook until translucent, about 1-2 minutes. Add red bell pepper and saute 1 minute. Add cooked broccoli, season to taste with salt and pepper, and toss until heated through.
Recipe Notes
Sometimes, I steam or blanch the broccoli ahead of time; then when I'm ready to cook dinner, I just saute the vegetables quickly.