Verdura mista (mixed vegetablse)
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients:
- 1 bn Broccoli
- 1 Head cauliflower Cut into flowerets
- 3 Potatoes peeled and Sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 3 tb Olive oil
- 1 tb Safflower oil
- 3 Cloves garlic finely Chopped
- 2 c Chopped tomatoes fresh If possible (drain canned)
- 22 Black olives (about) Hot pepper flakes to Taste (Optional)
- 1 tb Dried oregano Salt and freshly ground Black pepper to taste
- 1 tb Olive oil
Instructions:
Skin broccoli stems and quarter them lengthwise. Cut flowerets into large pieces. Blanch broccoli cauliflower and potatoes in boiling water then drain. Heat the oils in a medium skillet and add one third the chopped garlic. When garlic begins to color add tomatoes and simmer covered for 5 minutes. Place the blanched vegetables in a large shallow baking dish add the rest of the ingredients including the remaining chopped garlic. Toss lightly then spread the tomatoes on the surface. Cover and bake in a preheated 500 F oven until vegetables are cooked about 20 minutes. Do not overcook.
