Bellaverde (sweet stem broccoli)

Ingredients

• 1 bunch of bellaverde (sweet stem broccoli)
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• ½ lemon, zested
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Method

Blanch the bellaverde in a large pot of salted boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain immediately and immerse in a bowl of ice water.

Melt butter in a large sauté pan. Add the lemon zest and garlic and stir.

Drain the bellaverde and add it to the garlic mixture and heat for 2 minutes.

Add the lemon juice, half teaspoon of salt and pepper, toss well before serving.