STEAMED BROCCOLI WITH BUTTER

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Provided by Robert Farrar Capon

Categories     weekday, side dish

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 bunches broccoli
1/4 pound butter
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Trim bottom inch off broccoli stalks and discard. Cut each stalk crosswise into 3 pieces.
  • Cut 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.
  • Bring suitably large steamer of water to boil, add all broccoli and steam, covered, for 5 minutes, tossing from top to bottom a few times.
  • When just barely tender, remove to collander, spray liberally with cold water and drain.
  • When ready to serve, melt butter in skillet and toss broccoli with salt and pepper to taste, until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 138, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 495 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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