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Broccoli with Lemon Butter Sauce

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"A fast and zesty take on frozen broccoli. Can also use fresh broccoli. Great summer dish. Can be served hot or cold." — MARDI1030

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1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup water
1 lemon, juiced

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets

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Directions

In a large skillet, combine the butter, water, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the broccoli to the pan, stir to coat, and cover with a lid. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring once, until broccoli is tender but still bright green. Serve warm, or refrigerate and serve cold.

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PREP 30 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 45 mins

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My husband and I both really enjoyed this recipe. It was a nice change to broccoli with cheese sauce. I used two crowns of fresh broccoli that I steamed. While it cooked I melted 1/4 cup of light butter (it has a large water content anyway so I figured it evened out. I then juiced one lemon, added a little cayenne, salt, pepper and garlic. I let this simmer until the water was gone from the butter. I poured this over the broccoli and sprinkled with about a tablespoon of parmesean cheese. The broccoli has a very light lemon taste and was perfect. I will remember this and make again in the future.

—Navy_Mommy

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Aug 29, 2005

Using frozen broccoli, I ended up with a very soggy, limp vegetable. Maybe it would have been better with fresh.

—L.F.

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Jan 10, 2006

My husband, 17 year old son and I liked this- and we're not big broccoli eaters. I used fresh broccoli, steamed it until just done, and then poured on the sauce, stirred, and let it sit for a few minutes. I did not use the full 1/4 tsp cayenne, and I added garlic salt.

—Nance

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Jan 01, 2006

I didn't use cayanne pepper, instead I used lemon pepper. I cooked both carrots and fresh broccoli. It was very zesty and good.

—ANGELA43

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Feb 19, 2006

Simple and excellent. I had a large lemon, so only used half of its juice - which was a good decision. It was a perfect balance of flavors. A new favorite (except with my 8 y.o. daughter who likes broccoli plain).

—KarenCooks

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Mar 24, 2006

This was pretty good. I, too, used fresh broccoli, steamed it and poured the juice over the broccoli. It still needs a little bit something, but I don't know what that is. Maybe I just didn't use enough salt. I can't help thinking a creamy lemon sauce would be good, but I don't know how to make one.

—CT_Girl

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Jan 27, 2006

This did not go over well with my family. A little too sour for us. Nobody would eat after their first piece. Sorry

—LESLEYfromWI

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Jan 26, 2006

So good...a nice twist on plain old broccoli. A quick and easy way to add some delicious color to your plate.

—CandiceSteele

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Nutrition

Calories
137 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
8.4 g
3%

Cholesterol
31 mg
10%

Fat
11.9 g
18%

Fiber
4.7 g
19%

Protein
3.6 g
7%

Sodium
207 mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Broccoli with Lemon Butter Sauce

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 137
** Calories from Fat: 107

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 11.9g 18 %
** Saturated Fat 7.4g 37 %
** Cholesterol 31mg 10 %
** Sodium 207mg 8 %
** Potassium 285mg 8 %
** Total Carbohydrates 8.4g 3 %
** Dietary Fiber 4.7g 19 %
** Protein 3.6g 7 %
** Sugars 1.6g
** Vitamin A 55 %
** Vitamin C 141 %
** Calcium 10 %
** Iron 11 %
** Thiamin 7 %
** Niacin 9 %
** Vitamin B6 11 %
** Magnesium 9 %
** Folate 44 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.