Broccoli with Black Olives:
Serves: 4

1 bunch (about 1 1/2 lbs.) fresh broccoli, trimmed
3 Tbls. olive oil
1 garlic clove, chopped fine
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup small black olives, pitted and cut into small pieces
3 Tbls. grated Parmesan cheese

Parboil the broccoli about 2 minutes in a small amount of salted water. Drain and reserve liquid.

Heat the oil, add the garlic and saute till light brown. Add the broccoli & season with salt and pepper. Cook slowly over low heat 10 minutes, adding a little of the water in which the broccoli was cooked, if the pan gets too dry.

Add the olives and heat 2 minutes longer. Serve immediately sprinkled with the grated cheese.