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Broccoli with Roasted Peppers and Pine Nuts

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Category: Vegetables, Low Calorie, Italian

 Ingredients List

  • 5 c Broccoli florets; bite-size
  • -pieces, include 1/2-inch
  • -of stems (washed & drained)
  • 2 1/2 tb Extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tb Shallots; minced
  • 2 lg Firm red bell peppers;
  • -roasted peeled, and sliced
  • -into 1/2-inch strips*
  • 1/2 ts Coarse salt; optional
  • 1/2 ts Freshly milled black pepper
  • 3 tb Pine nuts; lightly toasted

 Directions

Cook florets in 4 quarts of boiling water until barely tender, about 3
minutes. Drain in a colander, refresh under cold water, and blot dry.

In a 12-inch skillet, heat oil over low heat. Saute shallots, stirring
constantly, until very lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Add florets and
roasted peppers; cook until vegetables are warmed through. Season with salt
and pepper. Transfer to platter and garnish with toasted pine nuts. Per
serving: calories 120, fat 8 gm, chol 0 mg, sod 144 mg.

*To Roast Peppers: Wash peppers in cold water. Cut each in half
lengthwise into 3 even pieces. Remove seeds. Place pepper strips cut side
down on a baking sheet and broil until partially charred, about 5 minutes.
Remove from oven, wrap in paper towels, and place in a plastic bag. Secure
the end with a twist tie and let stand for about 1 hour. Remove from bag
and peel peppers with a small paring knife. Pat dry with paper towels and
cut into desired lengths.
Source: Lean Italian Cooking by Anne Casale.

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