LET’S FACE IT: STEAMED BROCCOLI IS BORING, but pan-roasting broccoli in a dab of butter produces a vegetable even a kid would eat. To spice it up, I often throw in a mashed garlic clove and 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4 to 6 as a side dish

　　1 tablespoon unsalted butter

　　1 bunch broccoli, cut into medium florets

　　1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

　　1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

　　

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over high heat and melt the butter. Add the broccoli, salt, and pepper and stir until the butter is distributed evenly. Cook for 1 minute without stirring. Stir with a wooden spoon to turn the broccoli pieces and prevent them from burning. Cook the broccoli for 2 more minutes. Add 1 tablespoon water to the pan, remove the pan from the heat, cover, and set aside for 5 minutes to steam.

　　

Step 2

Serve warm.

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