Verdura Mista (mixed Vegetablse) Recipe

Serves: 8
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Broccoli

Head cauliflower,

Cut into flowerets

Potatoes, peeled and

Sliced 1/4 inch thick

Olive oil

Safflower oil

Cloves garlic, finely

Chopped

Chopped tomatoes, fresh

If possible (drain canned)

Black olives (about)

Hot pepper flakes to

Taste (Optional)

Dried oregano

Salt and freshly ground

Black pepper to taste

Olive oil

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.