Baby Broccoli with Orange Sauce

(from Heather Hulsey’s recipe box)

Source: Martha Stewart Everyday Food

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: Veggie Side Dish

Ingredients

  • Coarse salt
  • 2 (about 1 pound) baby broccoli, untrimmed
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 shallots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

  1. 1) In a large pot of boiling water, cook baby broccoli until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes; drain. Transfer to serving bowl.

  2. 2) Meanwhile, in a small skillet, combine orange juice, shallots, vinegar, and pepper flakes, if using; simmer over medium heat until reduced to 1/4 cup, 3 to 4 minutes. Spoon sauce over baby broccoli; toss gently.

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