Baby Broccoli with Orange Sauce

Coarse salt
2 bunches baby broccoli (about 1 pound), untrimmed
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 shallots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook baby broccoli until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes; drain. Transfer to a serving bowl.

Meanwhile, in a small skillet, combine orange juice, shallots, vinegar and pepper flakes, if using; simmer over medium heat until reduced to 1/4 cup, 3 to 4 minutes.

Spoon sauce over baby broccoli; toss gently.

Makes 4 servings.

Approximate nutritional information per serving: calories, 71; fat, less than 1 gram; protein, 5 grams; carbohydrates, 14 grams; fiber, 2 grams