A Chinese Inspired Main course of Tender-stem Broccoli with Garlic and Chilli
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Recipe type: Vegetarian/Vegan
Cuisine: Oriental
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Serves: 4 persons
 
A fresh springtime dish of fresh tender stem broccoli served with garlic and chilli
Ingredients
  • * 400g long-stem broccoli stalks and florets separated
  • * 3 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • * 4 tbsp olive oil
  • * 1 red chilli deseeded and sliced
Instructions
  1. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Add the stalks and cook for 2 mins, then add the florets and cook for 2 mins more.
  2. Gently heat the garlic and oil together until the garlic just starts to sizzle and brown, then remove from the heat and add the chilli. Drain the broccoli really well and toss in the garlic oil to serve.
Recipe by The Knobbly Plate at https://theknobblyplate.co.uk/2025/