Drowned broccoli

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsBroccoli
½cupOlive oil
2largesOnions, thinly sliced
6tablespoonsParsley, chopped
4ouncesProvolone or caciocavallo cheese, finely diced
16Olives, brine-cured, such as Kalamata, pitted & chopped
10Anchovy fillets, chopped
¾cupRed wine (dry)

Directions

Cut Stalks from broccoli; peel stalks and cut into 3" lenghts and thinly slice lenghtwise. Separate broccoli crowns into florets. Heat oil in large dutch oven over med-high heat. Add broccoli stalks and florets, sliced onions, parsley and saute until onions are tender; about 10 minutes. Mix in cheese, chopped olives and anchovy filles.

Stir mixture for 2 minutes. Add red wine and stir mixture to blend well. Reduce heat to low, cover dutch oven and simmer for 45 minutes.

Uncover and cook broccoli another 10 minutes until tender and wine evaporates. Season to taste with salt & pepper.

From: Bon Appetit, May, 1995, 'The Mediterranean, A Delicious Voyage of Discovery' Typed by: Bob 8-{) Submitted By ROBERT WHITE On 05-06-95