My favorite broccoli, but not my favorite.

I like broccoli, but it's not my favorite green vegetable. My favorite vegetable that is high in chlorophyll is asparagus. However, since this recipe is not called "My favorite asparagus" I'm not going to post that today.

Yetis like fresh veggies, typically prepared with not too much fuss and work. But we still like our veggies to taste really good. Typically, that means that the ingredients list requires a few more items than just vegetables and water. Here is a version of steamed or boiled broccoli that requires just a touch more than minimum of effort. Minimum effort for vegetables usually means raw vegetables. This also only requires a handful of ingredients. I'll make up for the effort and ingredients list when I post my favorite barbecue rub and barbecue sauce, if I ever do. Those may remain secret. And the snowdogs are doing fine now that colder temperatures are here, by the way.

Steamed or Boiled Broccoli with in a light lemon-wine-butter sauce

1 bunch of raw, fresh, good broccoli. About 4 large handfuls
water for steaming or boiling, or you can steam the broccoli in the microwave
1 tablespoon of butter
1/4 cup of white wine
rind of 1 lemon, no pith or you're asking for extra bitter broccoli
juice of 1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional)
pinch of salt
pinch of fresh ground black pepper (optional)

Cut up your raw broccoli into your desired size for serving. If boiling the broccoli, bring some water to a boil. If steaming on a stove top, set up your steamer. Steam or boil the broccoli for just 2-3 minutes. The broccoli pieces should be just slightly more tender than raw and bright green. Remove the broccoli and drain, but do not rinse or cool.

Place the butter in a medium to large saucepan over medium-high heat. Once the butter melts and starts to foam, but is not browning, add the broccoli and toss. Add the lemon rind, white wine, pinch of salt, and red pepper if desired to the broccoli in the saucepan and bring to a low boil. Allow the liquid to reduce greatly, until there is just a small puddle of liquid in the bottom of the pan.

Add the lemon juice and black pepper if desired, and toss. Allow to cook for about 1-2 more minutes and serve.

I really like this as a side dish for broiled salmon or steak and some saffron rice or roasted new potatoes.

Serves about 4 as a side, or 4 Yetis if you use Yeti-sized handfuls of broccoli and double the rest of the ingredients.