Dressed-Up Broccoli Recipe

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To liven up ordinary broccoli, our Test Kitchen tops the tender spears with a special wine sauce. The light topping coats the broccoli nicely without being overpowering. Experiment by sampling the sauce on other vegetables.

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Dressed-Up Broccoli Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 4-6 Servings

5 15 20

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into spears
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup butter, divided
3/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water and broccoli to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in 1/4 cup butter until onions are tender. Add wine or broth; bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until liquid is reduced by half. Remove from the heat. Stir in cream and remaining butter.
Drain broccoli and place in a serving bowl; drizzle with sauce. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 215 calories, 17 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 48 mg cholesterol, 189 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Dressed-Up Broccoli in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2002, p20