Microwave Broccoli
Wash stalks and split to uniform size. Stem can be peeled if outside is tough. Add ¼ C water and ½ tsp salt, if desired to 2 qt glass dish. Arrange broccoli with stems along the outside of the dish. Cover and cook 6-7 minutes per pound, rotating dish every 1½ minutes. Rest covered for 5 minutes and season as desired.Pasta with Broccoli Florets
Ingredients:
Florets cut from one stalk of broccoli 1 garlic clove, minced
½ pound of pasta
½ pound mushrooms
2 Tbl olive oil (whole, sliced or halved)
2 Tbl butter
¼ C grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation:
Cook broccoli florets in boiling water 2-3 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon. Cook pasta in same water (or use fresh).
Meanwhile heat olive oil and butter in skillet. Sauté garlic and mushrooms 3-4 minutes. Stir in Broccoli. Drain pasta. Toss with broccoli mixture and cheese. Makes 2-4 servings.
Creamed Vegetables
Ingredients
Any combination vegetables can be creamed (broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, onion, potatoes, or turnips)
4 C vegetables
1 ½ Tbl margarine
¼ tsp pepper
1 ½ Tbl flour
½ tsp nutmeg
¼ tsp salt or less
1 1/2 C milk
Preparation:
Cut vegetables into serving size and cook until barely tender by steaming, cooking in small amount of water or in microwave. Drain vegetables well. While vegetables are cooking, melt margarine in medium size saucepan over low heat. Add four, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir over low heat constantly until mixture thickens, about 1 minute. Add cooked, drained vegetables. Heat through. Makes 4 servings.
Broccoli Alternatives:
- Dot cooked broccoli with butter, then sprinkle with lemon juice.
- Try Hollandaise, cheese or mustard sauce with cooked broccoli
- Top cooked broccoli with pimiento strips and shredded Swiss cheese.
