Ingredients

serves 4

　　Coarse salt

　　2 bunches baby broccoli (about 1 pound), untrimmed

　　1/2 cup fresh orange juice

　　2 shallots, peeled, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced

　　1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

　　1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

　　

Step 1

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the baby broccoli until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes; drain. Transfer to a serving bowl.

　　

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a small skillet, combine the orange juice, shallots, vinegar, and pepper flakes, if using; simmer over medium heat until reduced to 1/4 cup, 3 to 4 minutes. Spoon the sauce over the baby broccoli; toss gently.

　　Reprinted with permission from Everyday Food: Great Food Fast by Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Copyright © 2007 by Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Published by Crown Publishing Group. All Rights Reserved.Martha Stewart Living magazine was first published in 1990. Over the years, more than two dozen books have been published by the magazine's editors.Martha Stewart is the author of dozens of best-selling books on cooking, entertaining, gardening, weddings, and decorating. She is the host of The Martha Stewart Show, the successful daily syndicated television show.