Steamed Broccoli With Butter

5.0(14)

by Robert Farrar Capon

Weeknight, Side Dish

Servings

12 servings

Total time

50 min

Calories / serving

138 kcal

Ingredients (3)

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Instructions (5 steps)

01Trim bottom inch off broccoli stalks and discard. Cut each stalk crosswise into 3 pieces.
02Cut topmost piece of each stalk into small flowerets. Cut remaining pieces into fine julienne. Put all into cold water for at least 1/2 hour to refresh them.
03Bring suitably large steamer of water to boil, add all broccoli and steam, covered, for 5 minutes, tossing from top to bottom a few times.
04When just barely tender, remove to collander, spray liberally with cold water and drain.
05When ready to serve, melt butter in skillet and toss broccoli with salt and pepper to taste, until heated through.

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