HOW TO SIMPLY COOK BROCCOLI
Serves 4
1 bunch of broccoli
OPTIONS
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Olive oil, butter, flax seed oil, or mayonnaise
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Lemon zest or juice, balsamic vinegar
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Toasted almonds, toasted sesame seeds
Method
Break or cut your broccoli into large, bite-sized florets with some of the stem attached if liked (I do).
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.