Elegant Broccoli Recipe

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A citrusy splash of lemon brightens fresh Elegant Broccoli, a mouthwatering side dish from Sarah Smith of Edgewood, Kentucky. “It's extremely easy to throw together in a few microwave minutes, and that's especially useful when the entrée is more elaborate,” she says. “Plus, everyone loves it!”—Sarah Smith, Edgewood, Kentucky

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Elegant Broccoli Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
5 10 15

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Dash cayenne pepper

Directions

  • Place broccoli and water in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until tender; drain and keep warm.
  • For sauce, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until warmed, stirring once. Serve over broccoli. Yield: 4 servings.

    Editor's Note: Reduced-fat or fat-free mayonnaise is not recommended for this recipe. This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup broccoli with about 2 tablespoons sauce equals 206 calories, 17 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 273 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Elegant Broccoli in Simple & Delicious May/June 2008, p25

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Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2011 by hbaseley

Quick, easy and so good that I actually eat my broccoli first!

 
 
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