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Vegetable - Broccoli + Hot Peppers

Source of Recipe

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List of Ingredients

1 teaspoon salt
1 head broccoli, trimmed and separated into spears
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 - 3 tablespoons Olive oil
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced
...(with or without seeds, depending on desired hotness)
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts, optional
sprigs freshly chopped coriander or parsley, optional


Recipe

Bring a pot of water to the boil.
Add salt and broccoli spears.
Bring to boil again.
Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or to desired tenderness.
Drain and place in bowl of ice cold water for 30 seconds. Drain again.
Place spears on a serving plate.
Drizzle evenly with vinegar.
Use a small frying pan to heat oil over medium heat.
Add peppers and saute for 2 - 3 minutes until softened.
Pour pan contents evenly over broccoli.
Garnish with pine nuts and coriander.
Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional info per serving:
Calories: 142, Fat: 9 g, Carbohydrate: 14 g, Fiber: 6 g,
Protein: 8 g, Sodium: 206 mg, Cholesterol: 0 mg
Diabetic exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1/2 Lean Meat, 1-1/2 Fat