Ingredients
- 1 small head broccoli
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro stems chopped
- pinch sea salt and fresh black pepper
- pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 lime zested and juiced
Instructions
- Wash the broccoli and remove any tough or woody parts from the stalk. Cut the broccoli into florets. Place the florets and stem in a food processor. Pulse until they are broken down into small, rice-sized pieces.
- Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped cilantro stems. Sauté for about 2 minutes, until the garlic becomes fragrant and the stems are softened.
- Stir in the broccoli rice into the skillet and season with a pinch of sea salt, fresh black pepper, and a touch of red pepper flakes. Sauté the broccoli rice for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. It should become tender but remain vibrant green.
- Add the zest and juice of one lime to the skillet and stir well. Taste the broccoli rice and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve hot as a side dish or main course.
