Steamed Broccoli With Butter
Published February 8, 1983
- Total Time
- 50 minutes
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Ingredients
4 bunches broccoli
¼ pound butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Nutritional analysis per serving (12 servings)
14 grams carbs; 20 milligrams cholesterol; 138 calories; 2 grams monosaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 8 grams fat; 5 grams fiber; 495 milligrams sodium; 6 grams protein; 3 grams sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Trim bottom inch off broccoli stalks and discard. Cut each stalk crosswise into 3 pieces.
- Step 2
Cut topmost piece of each stalk into small flowerets. Cut remaining pieces into fine julienne. Put all into cold water for at least ½ hour to refresh them.
- Step 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.
- Step 4
When just barely tender, remove to collander, spray liberally with cold water and drain.
- Step 5
When ready to serve, melt butter in skillet and toss broccoli with salt and pepper to taste, until heated through.
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