Prep Time | |
10 minutes, start to finish |
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Easy!
Inexpensive!
Serves:4servings
Serving Size:1 cup
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If you want something besides butter on your steamed broccoli, whip up this quick sauce. The recipe makes 4 large servings of broccoli—a great way to increase your consumption of vegetables. Chill the leftovers and add to a salad the next day.
Tools:knife and cutting board, measuring cups and spoons, steamer insert (or colander) with saucepan, small bowl
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- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons oil (extra virgin olive oil recommended)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- Cut broccoli into bite size florets. Place a steamer insert in a saucepan with about 1/2 inch of water in it. Add broccoli, cover with a lid, and bring water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once water starts to boil, turn to low and steam until crisp-tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- While broccoli cooks, mince garlic. Combine with lemon juice and Dijon mustard in a small bowl (or liquid measuring cup). Slowly add oil as you beat with a whisk (or fork). Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Toss* dressing with steamed broccoli and serve right away.
*Terminology: Toss – to mix ingredients together by gently lifting and turning, using one or two utensils, or hands.
VARIATIONS:
- Chop 1/2 red bell pepper and add to mixture.
- Roast broccoli instead of steaming.
- Use dressing on steamed or roasted Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, or green beans.
- Add white beans or chickpeas, and serve with brown rice for a vegetarian main meal.
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