Broccoli & Mushroom Stir-fry

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lb fresh shiitake mushroom, stemmed,thinly sliced (or a mix of sliced mushrooms, if you prefer)
• 1 small onion, chopped (or 2 shallots, if you prefer)
• 1 teaspoon thyme, to taste
• 2 -2 1/2 lbs broccoli, cut into florets
• 1 -2 tablespoon butter (optional)
• fresh ground black pepper
• parmesan cheese, grated or shredded

Recipe

• 1 heat olive oil in large skillet or pot over medium high heat.
• 2 add broccoli and saute until it begins to turn bright green, keeping it moving in the pan so it doesn't burn.
• 3 note: if you like broccoli more"done", cook a bit longer; this recipe will yield a fairly crisp, crunchy broccoli.
• 4 when broccoli is done*close* to your preference, add butter or a bit of extra oil to the pan, and add onion and thyme.
• 5 saute for a minute or two; add mushrooms and saute until mushrooms are tender and hot.
• 6 garnish with parmesan and more pepper.
• 7 serve at once.