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Steamed Lemon Broccoli
I first tried this sunny side dish because it seemed to be a fresh, nutritious and easy combination. Now it's the only way my husband will eat broccoli. I love to pair it with grilled meat on hot days.
-Michelle Hanson, Oacoma, South Dakota
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch broccoli, cut into spears
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 cup thinly sliced celery
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
- 1. In a saucepan, bring 1 in. water to a boil; place broccoli in a steamer basket over the water. Cover; steam until crisp-tender, 5-6 minutes. Rinse in cold water; drain and set aside.
- 2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add onion and celery. Cook and stir until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper and broccoli; heat through.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 148 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 435mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein.
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