Festive Broccoli - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. fresh broccoli
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. sliced green onions
2 Tbsp. butter
1/4 c. chopped pimiento
2 tsp. grated lemon rind
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Remove tough ends of lower stalks from broccoli; wash broccoli and separate into spears.
Arrange spears in a baking dish with stem ends toward outside of dish; add water.
Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on High for 7 to 8 minutes or until tender; drain.
Combine onions and butter in a microwave dish; cook, uncovered, at High for 2 minutes.
Stir in pimiento and remaining ingredients.
Microwave, uncovered, at High for 1 minute.
Pour onion mixture over broccoli before serving.