Buttery Broccoli With Parsley Food

PASTA WITH BROCCOLI-SPINACH BUTTER

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions for al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside. Reserve the pot.
• Meanwhile, pulse the broccoli, spinach, parsley leaves and stems, garlic, 1 tablespoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a food processor, stopping and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, until finely chopped. Add the butter and continue to process, stopping and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, until well combined.
• Melt 4 tablespoons of the broccoli-spinach butter in the reserved pasta pot over medium heat. Add the pasta and stir until combined, thinning it out with the reserved pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time if needed. Divide among plates and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
• Tightly wrap the remaining broccoli-spinach butter in plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months.

BUTTER STEAMED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cut the broccoli into florets, discarding stems or reserving for another use.
• Combine the florets with butter, soy sauce and 1/4 inch water in a skillet large enough to hold the florets in a single layer.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes.
• Remove cover and simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated, 1 -3 minutes longer.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Stir florets to coat with sauce and serve.

BROCCOLI WITH GARLIC-HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• Place butter in a small microwave safe dish.
• Microwave on high for 30 seconds or until melted.
• Stir in parsley, garlic, pepper and red pepper flakes.
• Place broccoli florets in a large microwave safe bowl.
• Add 2 tablespoons water, and cover with wax paper.
• Microwave on High 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Drain well.
• Add butter mixture and salt to taste.
• Toss gently to coat.

BROCCOLI RABE WITH PARSLEY BUTTER

Steps:

• Combine broccoli rabe and 1/2 cup water in large pot. Sprinkle with salt. Bring to simmer over medium-high heat. Cover and simmer until broccoli rabe wilts, about 3 minutes. Uncover and simmer until broccoli rabe is tender and water evaporates, about 4 minutes. Add parsley butter to pot and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place in bowl and serve immediately.

LEMON-BUTTER BROCCOLI SPEARS

Steps:

• Cut the broccoli into spears discarding the thick end.
• Steam or cook the broccoli till tender; remove.
• Melt the butter in a large non-stick fry pan over med-high heat.
• When butter foams, add the lemon juice and cook for 30 seconds.
• Add the broccoli, lemon zest, salt, and pepper; cook tossing for 1-2 minutes till broccoli is well-coated.
• NOTE: For a quick method, use 2 (10-ounce) boxes for frozen broccoli cooked according to directions on box; then follow the above recipe.