Broccoli with shallots and lemon
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Total time: 20 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 10 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
This simple, flavourful broccoli recipe is one you'll want to serve over and over again. Keep the ingredients on hand for last minute meals.
Ingredients
Broccoli
5 cup(s), fresh, cut into large florets, stems cut into large chunks
Light butter
1 tbsp(s)
Shallots
½ cup(s), fresh, chopped
Raw lemon peel
1 tbsp(s), thickly grated
Fresh thyme
1 tbsp(s), chopped
Table salt
½ tsp(s)
Black pepper
½ pinch(es), freshly ground
Instructions
1
Bring 2.5-cm (1-inch) of water to a boil in a large deep skillet. Add broccoli; cover and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain.
2
Melt butter in same skillet. Add shallots; cover and cook, stirring often until golden and tender, about 5 minutes.
3
Add broccoli, lemon peel, thyme, salt and pepper; toss over low heat until broccoli is coated and hot, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to serving bowl. Yields about 310ml (1 1/4 cups) per serving.
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