- 1 pound [454 g] fresh broccoli
- 1/4 cup [60 mL] water
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons [30 g] butter
- 4 green onions, minced
- 1 green pepper, diced
- Grated rind of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons [30 mL] lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
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- It is easy to microwave broccoli to perfection.
- Success relies on the way the broccoli is layed out.
- 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, washed and peel 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].
- Pour in water.
- Microwave, covered on 'MAXIMUM' for 6 to 8 minutes, until tender yet still crunchy.
- Check for doneness.
- Remove dish from oven; leave to rest for 3 minutes, covered.
Sauce
- In a measuring cup, melt butter on 'MAXIMUM' for 30 seconds.
- Mix in minced green onions, until well coated with butter.
- Microwave on 'MAXIMUM' for 1 minute.
- Well mix in green pepper dices, lemon rind, lemon juice, basil, salt and pepper.
- Pour sauce all over broccoli.
- Check for seasonings.
- Microwave on 'MAXIMUM' for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve.
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