Steamed Broccoli with Brown Butter Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 to 1 1/2 pounds broccoli florets
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 4 slices firm white bread
• crusts removed
• 6 tablespoons butter

Instructions

1. Place the broccoli florets in a vegetable steamer basket.
2. Pour about 3/4-inch water into a large saucepan.
3. Place the steamer basket in the pan, bring the water to a simmer over medium-high heat, and cover.
4. Steam for 5 minutes, or until the broccoli is crisp-tender.
5. Transfer to a serving bowl and season with salt and pepper.
6. Meanwhile, place the center of the bread into a food processor and pulse to make bread crumbs.
7. In a small saucepan, heat butter on medium high until butter turns a nutty brown color.
8. Add the bread crumbs and toss in the butter.
9. Pour the buttered crumbs onto the broccoli and toss to coat.