Fried Broccoli – from Nyara – Maxwell Elementary 5th grade

Thursday, April 22, 2010
By Shelley Schlender

1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli, thawed

1 Tablespoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1.  Rinse and pat dry the broccoli

2.  Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the crushed red pepper flakes and heat 1 minute (toast the red pepper flakes, but don’t burn them!)  Add the broccoli, then cook and stir in the skillet until it gets crispy.  5 to 7 minutes.  Season with salt to taste and then serve.

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