Ingredients

  • 4 bunches broccoli
  • ¼ pound butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (12 servings)

      137 calories; 8 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 13 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 5 grams protein; 20 milligrams cholesterol; 218 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

12 servings

Preparation

  1. Trim bottom inch off broccoli stalks and discard. Cut each stalk crosswise into 3 pieces.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. When just barely tender, remove to collander, spray liberally with cold water and drain.
  5. When ready to serve, melt butter in skillet and toss broccoli with salt and pepper to taste, until heated through.

50 minutes

Dining and Cooking