Basic Broccoli
(from temporaryworlds’s recipe box)
Source: Help! My Apartment Has a Kitchen
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Serves 2 people
Categories: vegetables
Ingredients
- 1 stalk broccoli
- 1/2 cup water
- salt
- black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
Directions
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Rise the broccoli. Trim and discard any leaves and the bottom 1 inch of the stem. Peel and discard 1/4 inch of the tough outer surface of the stem. Slice the remaining stem into 1/4 inch discs. Cut the large buds (florets), into 2 to 3 bite size pieces each. Leave the smaller buds whole.
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Put the broccoli pieces in a small pot, add the water and cook, covered, over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until a sharp knife penetrates a stalk without much resistance. The broccoli will still be bright green.
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Drain the broccoli and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. If you want the extra flavor, add the butter now. Serve immediately.