- 1 pound [454 g] broccoli
- 1 cup [250 mL] freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons [30 g] butter or margarine
- 2 tablespoons [17.5 g] flour
- Pinch of salt
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- Cut flowerets from stems.
- Arrange flowerets in the center of a long, microwave-safe dish.
- Peel and slice stems diagonally; arrange pieces at both ends of dish.
- Or, arrange flowerets in the center of a microwave-safe dish, cut stems all around.
- Or, prepare and cook quite a bit of broccoli stems and flowerets and serve flowerets only, reserving whole or sliced stems for another meal.
- Or, microwave rinsed and peeled broccoli head whole, without removing flowerets, after cutting slits here and there in stem, using the tip of a knife [broccoli will be of a nice dark green and really tender].
- A microwave-oven with an 'auto-sensor' will cook broccoli to perfection, following owner's manuel instructions, as cooking time may vary depending on the way broccoli is cut.
- Sprinkle broccoli with 3 tablespoons [45 mL] of the orange juice; cover and microwave on 'MAXIMUM' for 6 to 9 minutes; set aside.
- Into a bowl, melt butter or margarine on 'HIGH' for 1 minute.
- Blend in flour; well stir in remaining orange juice.
- Microwave on 'MAXIMUM' for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring once, to get a creamy, translucent mixture.
- Salt and mix.
- Drain broccoli.
- Serve, coated with orange sauce.
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