Broccoli Dressed 2 Ways

Ingredients

• 2 heads broccoli, trimmed into florets and steamed for 4 to 5 minutes

Sweet Spicy and Tangy:

• 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 4 to 5 long strips lemon peel
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

Divide the cooked broccoli into 2 serving bowls.

In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, brown sugar, and chili flakes until the sugar has dissolved. Set aside.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and lemon peel and cook briefly until beginning to turn golden brown, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Add the vinegar mixture and salt and simmer 2 minutes longer.

Pour dressing over half the broccoli florets and serve immediately.

Hot Lemon Garlic Oil:

1/4 cup olive oil

2 cloves garlic, smashed and thinly sliced

2 long, wide strips lemon peel

1 lemon, juiced

Salt and about 10 grinds freshly ground pepper

Heat the olive oil, garlic, and lemon peel over medium heat and let sizzle gently for a few minutes until garlic is lightly browned. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper and heat for another minute. Pour dressing over half the broccoli florets and serve immediately.