Caramelized Broccoli With Garlic - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/4 lbs broccoli, stems peeled and heads halved lengthwise
1/2 cup water
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced (use more those of you that want a lot of garlic)
2 pinches crushed red pepper flakes
salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (not the bottled kind)
toasted cashews, chopped

Preparation

In a large, deep skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
Add the broccoli, cut side down, cover and cook over moderate heat until richly browned on the bottom, about 8 minutes.
Add the water, cover and cook until the broccoli is just tender and the water has evaporated, about 7 minutes.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil along with the garlic and the crushed red pepper and cook uncovered until the garlic is golden brown, about 3 minutes.
Season the broccoli with salt and black pepper, drizzle with the lemon juice, toasted cashews and serve.