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Mario Batali's Broccoli Sauteed in Wine and Garlic

"This is one of my favorite simple recipes. Cooking the vegetables without boiling them seems to make them more fragrant."

Makes 6 servings.

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FRESH: Head of broccoli, 1 lemon, 1 orange

STAPLES: Garlic, extra virgin olive oil, Frascati or other dry white wine, hot red pepper flakes

Ingredients

6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

4 garlic cloves, sliced

3 pounds broccoli, cut into spears

1 cup Frascati or other dry white wine

1 tablespoon hot red pepper flakes

Zest of 1 lemon

Zest of 1 orange

• In a 10- to 12-inch saute pan, heat the olive oil with the garlic over medium high heat until just sizzling.
• Add the broccoli and cook, tossing frequently and gradually adding the wine to keep the garlic from browning, until broccoli stalks are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Add the red pepper flakes and lemon and orange zests, tossing the mixture well. Serve immediately.

Nutrition facts per serving: 99 calories, 4g protein, 12g carbohydrate, 5g fat (1g saturated), 5g fiber.

Copyright (C)2005 Mario Batali, Molto Italiano. Reprinted by permission of Ecco.

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