Wednesday, October 12, 2011

JALAPENO BROCCOLI




 
1 teaspoon salt, optional 
  1 head broccoli, trimmed and separated into spears 
  1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 
  2-3 tablespoons olive oil 
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced (with or without seeds, depending on desired hotness) 
  1/4 cup toasted pine nuts 
  Few sprigs fresh coriander or parsley, chopped

Bring a pot of water to the boil and add optional salt. Add the broccoli spears and boil over high heat for 3 to 5 minutes (depending on desired tenderness).

Drain and transfer broccoli to bowl of ice cold water for 30 seconds. Drain and lay out the cooked spears decoratively on a presentation plate. Drizzle evenly with balsamic vinegar.

In a small frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add sliced jalapeno peppers (with seeds, if using) and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until softened. Take peppers with all the oil from the pan, and distribute evenly over the broccoli. Garnish with pine nuts and herbs.

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