Tired of Broccoli? Read This!

CNN is running a piece today called Food #fail, yet another of those infamous listicles we get salt and peppered with these days, in this instance admonishing you that there are ten foods you're allegedly eating wrong. One of them, it turns out, could be broccoli. Author Sarah Bruning (originally writing for Health.com) suspects you of mistreating your broccoli, perhaps because you've grown weary of the raw stuff, or of choking down the steamed product. Among your potential crimes: boiling and frying. Both offenses tend to compromise the nutritional value of your veggie.

Steaming is the right way to prepare broccoli, for sure. But if you are getting bored with your side of bland florets, try my technique.

Steam your broccoli in a basket as you are compelled to do by good sense and Ms. Bruning. But don't stop there. When your broccoli is tender, transfer it to the saute pan which you have presciently placed over medium heat. Drizzle on some olive oil and toss, then season with a pinch of salt and two teaspoons (per head of broccoli) of ground coriander. Saute quickly and do not keep the broccoli on the heat very long - no more than about two to two-and-a-half minutes. When everything is up to temperature, drizzle on the juice of half a lemon. Serve immediately

And there you have it! Really, really tasty broccoli, with all of its vitamin C and antioxidants intact. I await the torrential rain of your grateful emails.
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