Cooking Easy Recipes

Saffron Broccoli And Potatoes

Servings:
2 servings
Listed in Categories:
  • 3/4 lb Yukon Gold or yellow
  • -potatoes
  • 3/4 lb Broccoli florets
  • 1 1/2 tb Butter
  • 1/8 ts Saffron threads
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
Wash potatoes; do not peel. Cut into 1-inch pieces. Place in steaming
basket with broccoli. Add 2 inches of water to the base of the steamer or
saucepan; add steaming basket. Cover pot and bring water to a boil. Steam
10 minutes. Meanwhile, melt butter. Add saffron and salt and pepper to
taste. (This can be done in a microwave for 30 seconds on high or in a
saucepan over medium heat.) When potatoes and broccoli are ready, pour
butter mixture into a serving bowl; add 1/4 cup water from the steamer. Add
salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Toss in potatoes and broccoli. Yield: 2
servings.

Recipe Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - 11-02-1998 By Linda Gassenheimer

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