Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

Fresh broccoli is delicious in a variety of recipes, but this version works best with a head of broccoli that's been sitting in the refrigerator. Simply chop it and simmer it slowly in olive oil and herbs. The result is a delicious, versatile spread that can be spread on crispy toast and topped with feta cheese, tossed with pasta, added to a bowl of rice, or added to a salad dressing. Broccoli spread will keep in the refrigerator for several days, so experiment!

Ingredients:

• 1 large head broccoli with stem, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 0.5 cups olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 shallots or 1 small red onion, diced
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes + extra for serving

Substituting ingredients
Measuring containers used

1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

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Preparation:

Step 1
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Add the broccoli and cook until bright green and crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and set the broccoli aside.
Step 2
• Pour olive oil into a heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven, add the garlic and shallot. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic softens and the shallots are translucent but not browned, about 7 minutes.
Step 3
• Reduce heat to low and add broccoli. Season with 2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Cook until broccoli is very soft and tender, stirring frequently to prevent burning, about 1 1/2 hours. Season with salt and pepper, and add red pepper flakes to taste.
Step 4
• Serve broccoli spread warm or cold. Try it with hot pasta, chickpeas, and Parmesan for a quick vegetarian meal. Add the spread to an omelet with cubes of fresh mozzarella. Serve it over a grain bowl, in a salad, or with toasted bread. Store in the refrigerator in a tightly sealed container for up to 5 days..

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