Spicy Orange Broccoli
Description
Bright, bold, and just a little unexpected — Spicy Orange Broccoli turns a humble vegetable into something worth talking about. Fresh broccoli florets are braised in orange juice with fragrant shallots, garlic, and a hint of crushed red pepper, then finished with a splash of balsamic vinegar for a sauce that's tangy, slightly sweet, and just enough heat to keep things interesting. Ready in about 20 minutes, it's an easy weeknight side that punches well above its weight.
Ingredient
Instructions
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Cut broccoli into florets of similar size and rinse well in colander. Heat olive oil in pan over medium heat. Cook for one minute. Add broccoli and stir for 2 minutes. Add orange juice and salt. Cover pot and cook about five minutes, or until the broccoli is tender but still has a little crunch. Stir once during the cooking time.
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Remove the broccoli with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Boil down any cooking juices left in the pan until slightly thickened. Pour juices that have gathered around the broccoli into the pan and reduce to about three Tbsp.; stir in vinegar.
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If serving warm, pour the cooking juices over the broccoli and serve. If serving cold, refrigerate the broccoli and cooking juices separately (Broccoli will discolor if not kept separate). Combine the two just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 120kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Saturated Fat 1g5%
- Sodium 180mg8%
- Total Carbohydrate 12g4%
- Dietary Fiber 4g16%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 4g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Flavor broccoli, orange, spicy, tangy, balsamic, citrus, garlic, shallots, red pepper Style/Method braised, sautéed, stovetop, quick, easy, weeknight Dietary vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, healthy, low-calorie Category side dish, vegetables, clean eating, simple ingredients
