Saffron Broccoli and Potatoes

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Saffron Broccoli and Potatoes

 

3/4 pound yellow potatoes

3/4 pound broccoli florets

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/8 teaspoon saffron threads (8 to 10 threads)

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1/2 cup hot water from steamer

 

Wash potatoes, do not peel, and cut into 1-inch pieces. Place in steaming basket

with broccoli. Add 2 inches of water to the base of the steamer or saucepan, and

add the steaming basket. Cover pot and bring water to a boil. Steam 10 minutes.

Heat oil and saffron in a mixing bowl for 15 seconds in a microwave oven, or

place bowl over steamer to warm oil and saffron. Add salt and pepper.

When potatoes and broccoli are ready, add 1/2 cup steaming water to the oil in

the bowl. Add potatoes and broccoli and toss well.

Note: For this recipe, you can use turmeric instead of saffron.

Makes 2 servings.