700g(1 1/2 lb) broccoli, trimmed
15 ml (I tbsp) vegetable oil
1 small onion, skinned and finely chopped
1 garlic clove, skinned and crushed (optional)
grated rind and juice of 1 lemon
150 ml (1/4 pint) chicken stock
1.25 ml (1/4 level tsp) salt
1 Cut off the flower heads from the broccoli and divide them into small florets. Thinly peel the stalks and cut them into 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) slices.
2 Put the oil, onion and garlic into a casserole and mix them well. Cover with a lid or with cling film, pulling back one corner to vent. Microwave on
HIGH for 4-5 minutes until the onion softens.
3 Place the prepared broccoli on top of the onion and sprinkle it with the lemon rind and juice. Pour in the stock.
4 Cover with a lid or cling film, pulling back one corner to vent. Microwave on HIGH for 7-8 minutes until the broccoli is tender, carefully turning and re-positioning the sprigs halfway through the cooking time. Season with salt.
Serves 4 as an accompaniment.