Ingredients

Preparation 10 minutes, start to finish 30 minutes

Coarse salt
2 bunches baby broccoli (about 1 pound), untrimmed
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 shallots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

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

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

Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition information per serving: 71 cal., 0.1 g fat, 4.7 g pro., 13.8 g carbo., 1.4 g fiber.