Name: Bay-Steamed Broccoli Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1½ lbs broccoli; 1½ cup water; 4 fresh bay leaves; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; ¾ tsp salt

Bay-Steamed Broccoli Recipe

How To Make Bay-Steamed Broccoli

This Bay-Steamed Broccoli is an easy side dish to whip, loaded with tender broccoli that’s steamed with bay leaves and tossed in a rich butter mix.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1½lbsbroccoli,(2 heads)
1½cupwater
4fresh bay leaves
4tbspunsalted butter
¾tspsalt

Instructions

Peel the broccoli stems.
In a pot wide enough to hold the whole broccoli heads, bring the water, bay leaves, butter, and salt to a boil. Add the broccoli and cover.
Cook over moderate heat, turning once, for 15 minutes until tender.
Transfer the broccoli to a warmed platter and cover with foil.
Boil the cooking liquid for 5 minutes until it has reduced to ¼ cup.
Pour the liquid over the broccoli, discard the bay leaves, and serve. Enjoy!