Piquant Broccoli & Olives Recipe 🥦🫒
Description:
This delightful recipe for Piquant Broccoli & Olives is not just another vegetable dish; it’s a burst of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Passed down from generation to generation, this recipe originated from the culinary prowess of my beloved Mom, whose cooking skills are unparalleled in my eyes. 🌟
Cooking Time: 1 hour ⏰
Preparation Time: 20 minutes ⏰
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes ⏰
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 89.8
- Fat Content: 6.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1g
- Cholesterol Content: 8.1mg
- Sodium Content: 467.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 4g
- Fiber Content: 0.6g
- Sugar Content: 0.1g
- Protein Content: 4.3g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 1/2 | Broccoli florets |
| 1/2 | Ripe olives |
| 1 | Anchovy fillets |
| 2 | Fresh oregano |
| 2 | Flat-leaf Italian parsley |
| 2 | Red wine vinegar |
| 5 | Olive oil |
| 1/2 | Garlic |
| 1 | Salt |
Recipe Instructions:
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Begin by cooking the broccoli florets in the microwave for about 3 minutes, or until they are tender yet still crisp. Drain any excess liquid and let them cool.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked broccoli with the ripe olives, anchovy fillets (finely chopped), fresh oregano (chopped), flat-leaf Italian parsley (chopped), red wine vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, and salt. Mix everything together until well combined and the flavors meld.
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Once thoroughly mixed, cover the bowl and refrigerate the dish for at least 1 hour, allowing the flavors to develop and intensify.
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Before serving, give the dish a gentle toss to redistribute the flavors, then transfer to a serving dish.
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Garnish with some additional fresh herbs, if desired, for a pop of color and freshness.
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Serve your Piquant Broccoli & Olives chilled as a refreshing side dish or as a light and flavorful appetizer.
This recipe serves 6 and is perfect for those looking for a low-cholesterol, weeknight-friendly dish that can be prepared in less than 4 hours with minimal effort. Enjoy the vibrant flavors and wholesome goodness of this delightful vegetable creation straight from the heart of my family’s kitchen to yours! 🌿✨
