Broccoli with Toasted Hazelnuts and Pancetta
- 2 large heads broccoli, trimmed and broken into large florets
- 6 tablespoons fruity olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/2 cup lightly toasted, finely chopped hazelnuts
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- 1/3 pound sliced pancetta or bacon, cooked until crisp and coarsely crumbled
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Blanch the broccoli in boiling salted water or steam in a vegetable steamer just until crisp-tender.
- Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and cook for 5 minutes to infuse the oil with the flavor.
- Remove and discard the garlic cloves.
- Add the broccoli to the skillet and toss to coat with the hot oil.
- Stir in the hazelnuts, lemon zest, and crumbled pancetta, then season with salt and pepper.
- Serve at once.
broccoli, olive oil, garlic, lightly, lemon zest, pancetta, salt
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/broccoli-with-toasted-hazelnuts-and-pancetta (may not work)