5 cups uncooked broccoli, cut into large florets
1 Tbsp light butter
1/2 cup shallots, chopped
1 Tbsp thickly grated raw lemon peel
1 Tbsp fresh chopped fresh thyme
1/2 tsp table salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Bring 1-inch of water to a boil in a large deep skillet. Add broccoli; cover and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain.
Melt butter in same skillet. Add shallots; cover and cook, stirring often until golden and tender, about 5 minutes.
Add broccoli, lemon peel, thyme, salt and pepper; toss over low heat until broccoli is coated and hot, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to serving bowl. Yields about 1 1/4 cups per serving.
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