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Lemon Broccoli with Avocado

Posted by Ruth-Ellen Wiersma on

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Serves 8

Ingredients:

  • 2 bunches broccoli 
  • 1 avocado 
  • 1 lemon 
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil 
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Directions:

  • Chop broccoli into bite-size pieces, keeping stems separate from crowns. 
  • Fill a pot with 1 inch of water, place a steamer basket inside, cover and heat to boiling.  
  • Add stem pieces, and steam for 2 minutes. 
  • Add crown pieces, cover and steam for 5 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the juice of the lemon, the olive oil and salt. 
  • Chop the avocado into chunks and add to the bowl. 
  • Add the warm broccoli to the bowl, mix gently and serve.