Lemon Broccoli

Name: Lemon Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 3 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into florets; 1/4 cup butter; 2 tablespoons diced onion; 2 tablespoons diced pimientos; 3 to 4 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel; 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt; Dash pepper

Add a hint of citrus to your vegetables with an attractive side dish. Ideal with most any entree, this time-saving specialty dresses up broccoli, pimientos and onions with a dash of lemon. —Tonya Farmer, Iowa City, Iowa

Ingredients

3 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into florets
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons diced onion
2 tablespoons diced pimientos
3 to 4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
Dash pepper

Directions

Add 1 in. of water to a large saucepan; add broccoli. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, melt butter; stir in remaining ingredients. Drain broccoli; add butter mixture and toss to coat.

Originally published as Lemon Broccoli in Quick Cooking September/October 2001

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dschultz01

Nov 20, 2017

Great flavor and easy to make.
Delenn's Grandma

Jun 9, 2012

This was really good! I've also added cauliflower with the broccoli with excellent results.
kgraves_gd

May 14, 2010

Very flavorful!