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Browned-butter greens for 5
Tender broccoli or seasonal greens tossed with nutty browned butter and a little lemon.
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Method
- 01
Prepare the greens
4 minHands-onStart 26 min before servingTrim the greens and cut into evenly sized pieces. Keep tender leaves separate from thick stalks where appropriate.
- 02
Set up the pan
2 minHands-onStart 22 min before servingFill the saucepan or steamer with water and put it over heat.
- 03
Bring the water to the boil
10 minHands-off · check as directedStart 20 min before servingAllow about 10 minutes to bring the water to a boil; start cooking the greens only when the pan is ready.
- 04
Brown the butter
4 minHands-onStart 20 min before servingMelt the butter in the small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 2–4 minutes until the milk solids turn golden brown and smell nutty, then remove from the heat. Watch continuously so it does not burn.
- 05
Add the greens
1 minHands-onStart 10 min before servingPut the prepared greens into the boiling water or ready steamer.
- 06
Cook until just tender
6 minHands-off · check as directedStart 9 min before servingSteam or boil for about 4–6 minutes. Start checking earlier for tender leaves and remove promptly when just tender.
- 07
Drain and dress
2 minHands-onStart 3 min before servingDrain thoroughly and toss with the browned butter, lemon juice and salt to taste. The hot greens will melt the butter if it has cooled.
- 08
Serve
1 minHands-onStart 1 min before servingTransfer to a warm dish and serve immediately.
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- Saucepan or steamer
- Small saucepan
- Colander
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