Broccoli With Lemon Sauce (Another Version)

Bonnie G #2's Note:

There are other similar recipes for this lemony broccoli dish, but this is enough different that I thought I'd go ahead and post it. Found in Taste of Home Magazine and as I love lemon and broccoli thought I'd post it for safe keeping. It states that it would also be good over cauliflower. Update: Finally got around to making this and felt it is very good with a nice punch of lemon. I did steam the broccoli instead of boiling and the sauce was so easy.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 10

Yield: 1.25 Cup sauce

• 3 lbs broccoli spears , fresh
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
• ¼ cup cold water
• 2 egg yolks , beaten
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon peel , grated

Directions:

1. Place broccoli in a large saucepan; add 1 inch of water.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
4. Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, heat broth and butter until butter is melted.
5. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth;.
6. Stir into broth mixture.
7. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
8. Remove from the heat.
9. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly.
10. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
11. Remove from heat.
12. Gently stir in lemon juice and peel.
13. Drain broccoli; serve with sauce.