Broccoli with Eggs Recipe

Ingredients

Serve 4

• 2 lb/1 kg broccoli, cut into florets

• 1 clove garlic, lightly crushed but whole

• 1/2 cup/125 ml extra-virgin olive oil

• 4 eggs

• 1 cup/125 g freshly grated Pecorino cheese

• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

• 1 fresh spicy red chili pepper, finely sliced, to garnish (optional)

Method:

1. Cook the broccoli in salted, boiling water for 8 minutes, or until crunchy-tender. Drain, taking care not to break up the florets.

2. Sauté the garlic in 4 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan over medium heat until the garlic is pale gold.

3. Discard the garlic. Add the broccoli to the oil and sauté for 5 minutes.

4. Beat the eggs. and Pecorino in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan until very hot and pour in the eggs. Stir with a fork until cooked and creamy.  

6. Arrange the broccoli on a serving dish. Spoon the eggs over the top, garnish with the chili pepper, if liked, and serve hot.