Cauliflower And Broccoli With Mustard, Chive And Lemon - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon grated lemon, rind of
1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
1 1/2 lbs cauliflower, trimmed and cut into florets
2 1/2 lbs broccoli, stems trimmed,cut into florets
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, for garnish

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine the butter, mustard and lemon peel.
Mix in the 1/3 cup chives.
Season and set aside.
In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook cauliflower 2 minutes.
Add broccoli and cook about 3 minutes longer, until crisp tender.
Drain.
Return to the pot and toss with the mustard/butter sauce.
Season, sprinkle with additional chives and serve.