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Lime-Buttered Broccoli

4 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Sep. 25, 2022
“I got tired of serving broccoli the same way every time, so I prepared this recipe.” The simple butter sauce turns the tender florets into something special. — Denise Albers, Freeburg, Illinois
Lime-Buttered Broccoli
Lime-Buttered Broccoli Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 8 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Place broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle butter mixture over broccoli; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 58 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 123mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.