Perfect steamed broccoli

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Recipe by Lesley Waters

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1. Snap the broccoli into medium-sized florets. It's important to make them an even size so they all cook at the same rate. Put the florets into a steamer or colander set over a pan of boiling water. Cover with a lid or tight-fitting foil and steam for 5 mins.
2. Meanwhile, place the butter in a small pan and season well. Heat until the butter is foaming. When ready to serve, tip the broccoli into warmed serving dish and drizzle with the butter. Serve straight away.

Per serving

41 kcalories, protein 6g, carbohydrate 2g, fat 1 g, saturated fat 0g, fibre 3g, salt 0.03 g

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• TheEdda

  19 March 2009

  TheEdda rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Broccoli is so good steamed! It doesn't need the butter though, and this recipe is a little conservative about cooking times.

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• lightsandmusic

  13 September 2009

  lightsandmusic rated and commented on this recipe

  

  i always steam my broccoli for 7-8 minutes, that leaves it bright green and a bit crunchy - just perfect, as they serve it in restaurants. sometimes i swap butter for sesame oil, and sprinkle a few nuts or seeds on top of it. quickest, tastiest and healthiest dinner ever:)

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Ingredients

• 1kg broccoli
• 50g butter , optional

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Serves 8

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Prep 5 mins

Cook 5 mins

Vegetarian

Ingredients

• 1kg broccoli
• 50g butter , optional

Per serving

41 kcalories, protein 6g, carbohydrate 2g, fat 1 g, saturated fat 0g, fibre 3g, salt 0.03 g

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