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Broccoli al Limone
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2
heads broccoli
approx 300g / 10.5oz each
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4
tablespoons
lemon juice
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zest 1 lemon
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4
tablespoons
double or heavy cream
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2
handfuls grated parmesan
approx 50g / 2oz + extra shaved parm to serve
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small bunch basil leaves
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Bring 1cm (1/2in) deep salted water to the boil in a medium saucepan. Chop broccoli into bite sized trees and slice the stems.
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Pop chopped broccoli into the pot and cover with a lid. Simmer rapidly for 5 minutes. Drain.
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Return the saucepan to the heat with the lemon juice and zest and simmer for 3-4 minutes to reduce the quantity by about half.
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Add drained broccoli to the pan with the cream and grated parmesan. Stir and bring back to a simmer.
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Remove from the heat. Taste and season with salt as needed. Or a little extra cream if it’s too sour for you.
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Divide between two bowls and top with shaved parmsean and basil leaves.