Greek Broccoli

Name: Greek Broccoli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 2 to 4
Cuisine: Greece
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh broccoli, broken into florets; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, minced (about 2 tablespoons); 1 cup fresh grape or cherry tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon); 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; salt and black pepper, to taste

Fresh, Bright, and Pretty on the Plate

Preparation info

Serves
2 to 4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
25 min

Appears in

Well Fed

By Melissa Joulwan

Published 2011

About

Banish boring broccoli! In the time it takes to microwave a bag of the frozen stuff, you can whip up this fresh side dish that brings the sun-dappled shores of the Aegean right into your kitchen. The tender broccoli and tangy-sweet tomatoes relax in a sauce that’s lightly flavored with Greek herbs. Opa!

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1 pound fresh broccoli, broken into florets

Europe
Greece
Side dish
Mediterranean
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Directions

In a large sauté pan, bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the broccoli, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and steam the broccoli until tender, about 4-5 minutes. Drain the broccoli in a colander and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.

Dry the pan and heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, tomatoes, parsley, o