Sauteed Broccoli

Sauteed Broccoli

I love this vegetable recipe for broccoli and I use the same method for just about any vegetable that I want to sautee. It's very simple, but delicious vegetable recipe.
Ingredients:
2 cups broccoli, lightly steamed
2 tbsp. olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp. pine nuts
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp salt
Directions:
Bring a large saucepan to medium heat. Let it warm for a minute or two and then add the oil. Here's a little trick with the garlic-- put it in the pan and mash it into the oil with the back of a fork. I like to mash it thoroughly and let the oil soak up the garlic flavor. If you are short on time just throw it in and let it cook for a minute. Then add the pepper flakes and cook for another minute, but don't let the garlic turn brown because it will get bitter. Add the pine nuts, broccoli, and salt, and cook until the broccoli is warmed and the pine nuts are lightly toasted.
Serves 4.
Variations:
Any vegetable can be added here in place of the broccoli. Also, you can try the same thing with different nuts. Almonds are great with this dish, but others are great as well.