Steamed Broccoli
Tossing broccoli with a potent dressing or sauce delivers maximum impact with minimum effort.
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Before You Begin
If you prefer, follow the illustrations below for rapidly trimming broccoli and proceed directly to steaming. While the broccoli cooks, prepare one of the suggested sauces, (see related recipes).
Instructions
1.
Separate florets from stalks at points where floret stems meet stalks. Cut off woody bottoms of stalks; trim away 1/8-inch of outer peel. Cut stalk in half lengthwise and then into bite-sized pieces. If desired, separate florets into smaller sections and peel stems; arrange in steamer insert or basket.
2.
Bring about 1-inch water to boil in deep, wide pot. Lower insert or basket with broccoli into pot so it rests above water; cover and simmer until just tender, 4 1/2 to 5 minutes. Remove broccoli.
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