Broccoli Melange
4 slices of bacon (whole foods carries bacon that is a lot less processed as kroger, etc - it's in the meat dept)
2 cloves or garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
1 bunch of broccoli
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
2 medium ripe tomatoes
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1. Cut bacon into 1/2 inch strips. Cook in a skillet until golden brown. Put aside to drain fat.
2. Pout off bacon grease from skillet - return 1 tbs to skillet and add garlic in thin slivers. Add olive oil to skillet and cook garlic until golden brown.
3. Remove garlic from skillet and discard. Cut broccoli into small flowerets. Add broccoli to the skillet with water, raisins, salt, and pepper flakes.
4. Cover the skillet and cook broccoli for 5 minutes. Remove cover and cook 2 minutes longer or until tender.
5. Add tomatoes, almonds, and bacon to the skillet. Toss gently to combine.
You can also use green beans instead of broccoli.
