Ingredients

1 bunch fresh broccoli (1 1/2 lb.)
boiling water
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 C. slivered almonds
1/4 C. butter or margarine
2 Tbsp. lemon juice

Cooking Instructions

Wash and trim leaves from broccoli. If stalks are very large, split lengthwise through flower and all. Arrange in a single layer in the bottom of a large skillet. Pour 1/2 C. boiling water over broccoli and sprinkle with salt. Cook, covered, over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until stalks are just tender and water is evaporated. Meanwhile, Saute almonds in 1 Tbsp. butter until golden. Add remaining butter and lemon juice. Heat until butter melts. Pour over broccoli. Serves 4 to 6.
 
 
"Then God said, "Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the surface of all the earth, and every tree which has fruit yielding seed; it shall be food for you;" (Genesis 1:29)