Pan Steamed Broccoli

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2007

Show: Good EatsEpisode: If It Ain't Broccoli, Don't Fix It

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (11)

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Cook Time:
6 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 6 min
Total:: 16 min

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Ingredients

1 to 1 1/2 pounds broccoli with stalk, rinsed and trimmed
1/3 cup water
Pinch kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

Peel the stalk of the broccoli, remove the florets and cut into 1-inch pieces. Cut the stalk in half crosswise and then slice each half into 1/8-inch thick slices lengthwise. Place the stalk pieces in the bottom of a 2 1/2 to 3-quart saucepan, add the water and salt. Lay the florets on top. Cover, place over high heat and cook for 3 minutes. Decrease the heat to low and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the butter and stir to combine. Serve immediately.

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Laura Berkeley, CA 11-17-2009
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So easy, yet so good.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love veggies, but for some reason I always have a hard time getting broccoli just right, well... this recipe comes out... right and is so easy. I made it tonight in an effort to not let my broccoli go bad. I love that it uses the stems, because these are the most nutritious part of the broccoli and it is a shame that so many people don't eat them. Also, it seriously only takes 6 minutes, so don't make it too early so the broccoli stays nice and bright green!Read more
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George Austin, TX 10-31-2009
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perfect!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used to love broccoli "trees" when I was young because my grandmother cooked it just right. I never knew how she cooked it... so I never bothered cooking it. I would never eat the stalks either. This recipe is outstanding though! Super easy and super delicious. The stalks are even good.Read more
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daisy moreno vallley, CA 09-24-2009
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cooked just right
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

OMG!! this broccoli is great. As everyone else I am shocked how great it tastes.
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Amie Roselle, IL 08-29-2009
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The way to make broccoli!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I'm not a huge fan of broccoli - in fact I've never even made it myself. In an effort to eat more veggies I tried this... tonight. This cooked perfectly and was actually enjoyable. And made me look like I knew what I was doing, even though I've never cooked it before.Read more
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jill Tallahassee, FL 06-03-2009
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Don't pass on this recipe...
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I, too, was skeptical-I only ate broccoli because it was "so good for you" - I didn't really enjoy it. And I NEVER ate the... stems. But I trusted Alton & tried it - it was really delicious! So simply cooked...no stinky smell, either. Read more
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A Tucson, AZ 03-06-2009
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GREAT RECIPE!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Love this recipe. Was skeptical but it work great!!! Broccoli came out perfect and colorful. We even ate the stems and loved... them. Would recommend this to everyone out there.Read more