Cook's Illustrated

Don’t Forget Broccoli

Broccoli has always been there for us: It is reasonably priced, is available year-round, and boasts stellar nutritional stats. How do we show our appreciation? We toss it haphazardly into stir-fries, steam it to a vibrant (but flavorless) jade green, or—perhaps most insultingly—dip squeaky raw florets into bottled ranch dressing. Doesn’t broccoli deserve better?

I wanted a stovetop recipe that would come together quickly and achieve rich browning to enhance the meaty

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