Broccoli with Garlic and Lemon

Name: Broccoli with Garlic and Lemon
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1bunch broccoli (2 to 3 stalks); 2 TB. olive oil; 2 large cloves garlic, sliced in half; 1/4 tsp. salt, or salt to taste; 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; juice of half a lemon (about 2 TB.)

From: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cooking Basics

Servings: 4 servings

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Ronnie's Notes

Peeling the broccoli stems makes the vegetable delightfully tender.

Difficulty: Intermediate

Ingredients

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1bunch broccoli (2 to 3 stalks)
2 TB. olive oil
2 large cloves garlic, sliced in half
1/4 tsp. salt, or salt to taste
1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
juice of half a lemon (about 2 TB.)

Instructions

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Remove the florets from the broccoli stalks by cutting them with a paring knife.

Cut the florets into bite-size pieces.

Cut a 1/2" slice from the bottom of each stem.

Peel the stems by using a paring knife to pull back a thin layer of the skin, starting at the cut end.

(Or use a vegetable peeler to peel the stems.) Cut the broccoli stems into bite-size pieces.

Steam the broccoli in a steamer insert or in a vegetable steamer for 6– or until barely tender.

Drain the broccoli under cold running water and set it aside.

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