Verdura mista (mixed vegetablse)

8 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 bunch Broccoli
1 Head cauliflower,
Cut into flowerets
3 Potatoes, peeled and
Sliced 1/4 inch thick
3 tablespoons Olive oil
1 tablespoon Safflower oil
3 Cloves garlic, finely
Chopped
2 cups Chopped tomatoes, fresh
If possible (drain canned)
22 Black olives (about)
Hot pepper flakes to
Taste (Optional)
1 tablespoon Dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground
Black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

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.

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