Simple Steamed & Buttery Romanesco with Italian Parsley

INGREDIENTS

• 1 head of Romanesco (aka Romanesco cauliflower or Romanesco broccoli), base removed and discarded, florets and stalks chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves
• 1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

PREPARATION

1. Place a steamer basket in a saucepan filled with 1-inch water and bring water to a boil. Place the Romanesco into the steamer basket and cover. Steam the cauliflower until tender (~6 to 8 minutes). Carefully remove the basket and pour off the water. Return Romanesco to the pan and add the butter, parsley, and vinegar.
2. Season with salt and pepper and serve. Can accompany most main dishes. Leftovers may be chilled and enjoyed as a healthy snack the next day.

Prep time, 10 minutes; cook time, 15 minutes.