Pan-Steamed Broccoli with Lemon

Name: Pan-Steamed Broccoli with Lemon
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: ⅓ cup, water; 1 pound (6 cups), broccoli florets, large florets cut in half; ½ teaspoon, table salt; 2 tablespoons, unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces; ½ teaspoon, grated lemon zest, zested from ½ lemon; ¼ teaspoon, pepper

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A steamy skillet cooks broccoli quickly—helping it keep its color a vibrant green. Kids can make this quick side dish in under 30 minutes.

SERVES4

TIME25 minutes

What Kids Are Saying“It was so good! I don’t like broccoli and I got several servings!” —Kendall, recipe tester, age 10

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

This steamed broccoli side dish is so simple, the kids can make it—and if they make it they’re more likely to eat it! We quickly steam broccoli in a skillet to keep it crisp-tender and bright green. A quick toss in melted butter, lemon zest...

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