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