Broccoli in Herbed Butter Recipe

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This economical side dish dresses up a plain vegetable to make it extra special for your family.—Norma Apel, Dubuque, Iowa

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Broccoli in Herbed Butter Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 pound fresh broccoli, cut into spears
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1/8 teaspoon each dried thyme, marjoram and savory

Directions

Cook broccoli until crisp-tender. Melt butter; add lemon juice, onion, salt and herbs. Drain broccoli and place in a serving dish. Add butter mixture; stir to coat. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (prepared with margarine and without salt) equals 51 calories, 4 g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 42 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 30 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 vegetable.

Originally published as Broccoli in Herbed Butter in Taste of Home December/January 1996, p19