Buttery Balsamic Broccoli Food

BROCCOLINI AND BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water and 2 tablespoons salt to a boil. Remove and discard the bottom third of the broccolini stems. If some stems are very thick, cut them in half lengthwise.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper. When the water comes to a full boil, add the broccolini, return to a boil, and cook over high heat for 2 minutes, until the stalks are just tender. Drain well and place in a large bowl. Pour enough dressing over the broccolini to moisten and toss well. Splash with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice, sprinkle with salt, and serve warm or hot.

BALSAMIC RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Toast walnuts in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until browned and fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from skillet.
• Fill a pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in ravioli and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the ravioli float to the top and the filling is hot, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain.
• Warm butter in a skillet over medium heat until slightly brown, about 1 minute. Add balsamic vinegar; cook and stir until melted and combined, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in ravioli; mix until combined. Top with walnuts and Parmesan cheese.

BALSAMIC GLAZED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Steam broccoli until crisp tender. Place broccoli in a serving bowl; keep warm.
• In a small saucepan, cook balsamic vinegar over medium heat until reduced by half. stir in butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Pour over broccoli, tossing gently to coat.

BUTTERY BALSAMIC BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cook broccoli in 1 inch of boiling water until tender crisp (about 2 min).
• While broccoli is cooking, melt butter in a small saucepan or microwavable dish.
• Add balsamic vinegar, sugar and salt and whisk together.
• Drain broccoli, add butter mixture and toss until well coated.

ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
• Combine olive oil and garlic in a small bowl.
• Cut broccoli into florets with 2 to 3 inches of stem and spread on a rimmed baking sheet. Pour garlic oil over broccoli and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
• Roast in the preheated oven, turning once, until broccoli is tender and charred at edges, 7 to 9 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with vinegar.

BALSAMIC PAN ROASTED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a nonstick skillet coated with non stick cooking spray over medium heat.
• Add broccoli.
• Cook, turning occasionally, for 8 minutes or unitl light browned and crisp tender.
• Remove from heat.
• Add vinegar, salt and pepper.
• Toss to coat.

GARLIC-ROASTED BROCCOLI DRIZZLED WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine oil and garlic.
• Spread broccoli florets onto baking sheet.
• Pour garlic oil, salt and pepper over broccoli and toss to coat.
• Roast in oven at 475 degrees for 6-9 minutes, turning once. Broccoli should be tender and slightly charred on the edges.
• Drizzle with balsamic vinegar before serving!

ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH VINEGAR-MUSTARD GLAZE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 450 degrees. On a baking sheet, toss the broccoli with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer, cut-sides down, and roast, without flipping, until browned and crisp-tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Add the butter, vinegar and mustard to the broccoli on the sheet pan and toss until the butter's melted, scraping up browned bits from the pan as you go. Season to taste with salt and pepper.