Ingredients
- 1 bunch of broccoli
- OPTIONS
- • Olive oil, butter, flax seed oil, or mayonnaise
- • Lemon zest or juice, balsamic vinegar
- • Toasted almonds, toasted sesame seeds
HOW TO SIMPLY COOK BROCCOLI
Method
- Break or cut your broccoli into large, bite-sized florets with some of the stem attached if liked Bring 1-2 cup water to a boil in a saucepan with a steamer
- (Note that if you don't have a steamer, you can simply put the broccoli directly into pot of boiling water
- ) Add the broccoli to the steamer and cover; reduce heat to medium and let cook for 5-6 minutes
- The broccoli is done when you can pierce it with a fork
- But be careful not to overcook the broccoli
- As soon as it is pierce-able, remove from heat, place in serving dish
- Dress to taste with butter, olive oil, flax seed oil, mayonnaise, lemon zest or juice, balsamic vinegar, toasted almonds, or sesame seeds
Comments
Serves 4
Thanks to Brydone Organics for supplying the broccoli for the demonstration.
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