Broccoli with Mock Hollandaise

Name: Broccoli with Mock Hollandaise
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 packages (9 ounces each) frozen broccoli spears; 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Roxana Quarles of Ralph, Alabama dresses up broccoli with a lemony sauce that complements the veggie flavor nicely. Not a fan of broccoli? This simple side dish will change your mind.

Ingredients

2 packages (9 ounces each) frozen broccoli spears
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
1 egg
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Place broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the cream cheese, egg, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over low heat for 3-5 minutes or until sauce is thickened and reaches 160°. Serve with broccoli.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 127 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 313mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat.

Originally published as Broccoli with Mock Hollandaise in Taste of Home December/January 2007