Steamed Broccoli with Olive Oil, Garlic, and Lemon - broccoli

Method

• Discard tough lower third of broccoli stem.
• Peel remaining stem and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
• Cut broccoli into 2-inch florets.
• In a steamer set over boiling water steam broccoli, covered, until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
• While broccoli is steaming, finely chop garlic and in a small skillet combine with oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Heat garlic mixture over moderate heat until garlic is fragrant.
• In a bowl toss broccoli with garlic mixture.