Broccoli Garlic Sauce

1 large bunch fresh broccoli
2 to 4 large cloves garlic, crushed
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1-1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup water

Trim off and discard bottom inch of broccoli stems and cut broccoli into large chunks. Put them into a 4-quart saucepan with a steamer insert* and steam 4 to 5 minutes or until just tender. Transfer broccoli to the work bowl of a food processor.
Start with 1 or 2 cloves of garlic, add remaining ingredients to food processor, and process until pureed. Adjust seasonings for varied size of broccoli, and add more garlic to taste.
If desired, turn out into a 2-quart saucepan, and warm over medium heat for about 3 minutes to tame the garlic just a bit. This makes a very thick sauce that can be thinned with water if preferred. Adjust seasonings accordingly.
Makes 6 servings.
*If steamer insert is not available, put broccoli into a 4-quart saucepan with about 1/2-inch of water. Cover and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low and steam about 4 to 5 minutes.

Courtesy of BellyBytes.com
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