Lemon-Scented Broccolini Recipe

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Even the most finicky eaters will eagerly eat this vegetable seasoned with lemon-pepper, lemon peel and lemon juice. If you prefer, use broccoli instead.—Kim Champion, Phoenix, Arizona

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Lemon-Scented Broccolini Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

25 5 30

Ingredients

2-1/2 pounds Broccolini or broccoli spears
6 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add Broccolini; cover and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and immediately place Broccolini in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
In a large skillet, melt butter. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon-pepper, lemon peel and salt. Add Broccolini; cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 90 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 232 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Lemon-Scented Broccolini in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2011, p14