Baby Broccoli with Orange Sauce

    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Yield Serves 4

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

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

If you can't find baby broccoli, substitute 1 lb regular broccoli.  Trim tough stem ends and cut broccoli lengthwise.

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