Caramelized Broccoli with Garlic
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 heads broccoli, stems peeled and heads halved lengthwise
1/2 cup water
all the garlic from your box, thinly sliced
pinched of crushed red pepper
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
In a large, deep skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the broccoli, cut side down, cover and cook over moderate heat until richly browned on the bottom, about 8 minutes. Add the water, cover and cook until the broccoli is just tender and the water has evaporated, about 7 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, and crushed red pepper and cook uncovered until the garlic is golden brown, about 3 minutes. Season wth broccoli with salt and pepper and drizzle with lemon juice.