Broccoli With Lemon, Kalamata Olives And Capers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 teaspoon butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup sliced kalamata olive
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (to taste)
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed
fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
fresh parsley (for garnish)

Preparation

In a medium saucepan fitted with a steamer basket, bring a 1 inch of water to a bowl. Steam the broccoli until tender-crisp, 4 to 5 minutes.
Transfer the broccoli to a serving bowl, cover and set aside.
While the vegetables are steaming, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Add the oil and garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute just until the garlic begins to become fragrant.
Stir in the olives, lemon juice and capers and cook until heated through, approximately 1 minute.
Pour the sauce over the steamed broccoli and season with black pepper.
Toss well to coat.
Garnish with a sprig or two of fresh parsley, if desired.