Orange Scented Broccoli Cauliflower Food

BROCCOLI OR CAULIFLOWER WITH A SOY-LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Using a sharp paring knife, peel the tough skin from the broccoli stems and cut away the stem ends.
• Cut off the florets and cut the peeled stems on the diagonal into 1 1/2-inch thick sections.
• Separate the larger florets so that all are approximately the same size.
• If cooking cauliflower, remove any leaves and break or cut into florets, about 1 1/2 inches wide.
• Arrange the broccoli or cauliflower in a steamer tray, or on a plate set on a rack.
• Fill a wok or pot with several inches of water and heat to boiling.
• Place the vegetable over the boiling water and steam 6-8 minutes, or until tender.
• I like my veggies crisp tender so I steam mine just a few minutes.
• Steam them till they're the way you like, check after 3-4 minutes.
• Drain any water from the broccoli or cauliflower.
• Put the vegetable in a serving bowl, add the dressing, toss lightly and serve.

ORANGE BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add broccoli. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and keep warm., In the same pan, combine the butter, orange juice, orange zest and salt; heat until butter is melted. Return the broccoli to the saucepan; toss to coat. Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with almonds.

BROCCOLI WITH ORANGE SAUCE

Steps:

• Place broccoli and a small amount of water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and bouillon. Stir in water, orange juice and zest until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes until thickened., Drain broccoli and place in a serving bowl. Garnish with orange slices and drizzle with sauce.

ORANGE SCENTED BROCCOLI & CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Bring a couple inches of water to a boil in a large skillet.
• Add the florets, orange rind and salt, cover and simmer until tender; about 6 minutes.
• Drain broccoli and cauliflower, remove rind and transfer to a platter or bowl.
• Return pan to heat, add extra virgin olive oil and heat over medium heat.
• Add shallots and cook until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add broccoli & cauliflower and turn to coat.
• Squeeze the orange juice over the pan and toss veggies again.
• Season the orange scented broccoli & cauliflower with salt & pepper, to your taste.
• Garnish with sliced scallions.

BROCCOLI RABE WITH ORANGE AND CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high. Add cauliflower and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown, 4 minutes. Addgarlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add orange juice and honey; season with salt and pepper and cook until liquid is reduced and syrupy, 3 minutes. Add broccoli rabe and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately.